Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Validated instruments for assessing female sexual function.

Cindy M Meston1, Leonard R Derogatis

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, USA. meston@psy.utexas.edu

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|March 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Sexual self-schemas across midlife: examining differences using computerized text analysis.

Journal of sex & marital therapy·2026
Same author

Being Pure and Being Ashamed: Purity Culture and Sexual Shame Among Survivors of Nonconsensual Sexual Experiences.

Journal of sex research·2026
Same author

A scoping review of the biopsychosocial factors influencing sexual desire in menopause.

Sexual medicine reviews·2026
Same author

Sexual shame: a narrative review.

Sexual medicine reviews·2026
Same author

Online expressive writing intervention for the psychosexual well-being of women with a history of childhood sexual abuse: a randomized clinical trial.

The journal of sexual medicine·2025
Same author

Predictors of duty sex frequency in women.

The journal of sexual medicine·2024

This review compares five key instruments for assessing female sexual dysfunction (FSD). It aims to guide researchers in choosing the most effective tools for measuring FSD and its impact.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a prevalent concern impacting women's quality of life.
  • Accurate assessment of FSD is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
  • Numerous instruments exist for evaluating female sexual function, necessitating a clear understanding of their properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review and compare five prominent instruments used for assessing female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
  • To elucidate the psychometric properties of each instrument to aid researchers in tool selection.
  • To provide a resource for researchers seeking reliable and valid measures of FSD.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of five established FSD assessment tools.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the psychometric properties, including reliability and validity, of each instrument.
  • Comparative evaluation of the Brief Index of Sexual Functioning for Women (BISF-W), Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ), Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF/DISF-SR), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS).

    • Main Results:

    • Each reviewed instrument possesses distinct psychometric profiles and focuses.
    • The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF/DISF-SR) are widely utilized and validated measures.
    • The selection of an appropriate instrument depends on specific research objectives and the nuances of FSD being investigated.

    Conclusions:

    • Researchers must carefully consider the psychometric strengths and weaknesses of each FSD assessment tool.
    • The choice of instrument significantly influences the reliability and validity of FSD research findings.
    • This review provides essential information to optimize the selection of measurement tools for female sexual dysfunction studies.