Adaptation of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form Into Spanish

Area of Science:

• Sexual Health Research
• Psychometrics
• Human Sexuality Studies

Background:

• Sexual satisfaction is integral to evaluating sexual health and the human sexual response.
• Existing measures require adaptation for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To adapt and validate the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form (NSSS-SF) from English to Spanish.
• To assess the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the NSSS-SF.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study involving 1,200 participants across four samples in Spain (2012-2014).
• Utilized exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses for scale validation.
• Investigated factors influencing sexual satisfaction, including relationship stability, sexual orientation, age, and gender identity.

Main Results:

• The Spanish adaptation of the NSSS-SF demonstrated satisfactory validation requirements.
• Relationship stability and sexual orientation were identified as significant factors positively influencing sexual satisfaction.
• Lesbian participants reported higher sexual satisfaction compared to heterosexual participants; age and gender identity did not significantly influence satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• The Spanish version of the NSSS-SF is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sexual satisfaction in Spanish-speaking populations.
• Relationship stability and sexual orientation are key correlates of sexual satisfaction.
• Further research should explore the nuances of sexual satisfaction across diverse demographics and relationship contexts.