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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Psychology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent in society.
  • Significant pharmaceutical investment fuels research in sexual functioning.
  • There is a growing need for reliable assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the expansion and importance of valid measures for sexual function/dysfunction.
  • To discuss the role of these measures in clinical drug trials and general practice.
  • To emphasize the adherence to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Development of brief, self-report inventories.
  • Validation of instruments for both men and women.
  • Ensuring instruments meet rigorous FDA guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Instruments are brief, requiring 10-20 minutes for completion.
  • Measures are valid and reliable indicators of sexual functioning status.
  • Self-report scales are essential for assessing constructs not amenable to physical measurement.

Conclusions:

  • These self-report inventories are indispensable tools in clinical and research settings.
  • They provide a concise and reliable method for quantifying sexual functioning.
  • The measures are vital for advancing the understanding and treatment of sexual dysfunctions.