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Individual-Based Compulsive Sexual Behavior Scale: Its Development and Importance in Examining Compulsive Sexual
Yaniv Efrati1, Mario Mikulincer1
1a Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, School of Psychology , Herzliya , Israel.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|December 28, 2017
Summary
This study introduces the individual-based compulsive sexual behavior scale (I-CSB) to better understand sexual fantasies and thoughts. The new scale identifies a four-factor structure linked to inner conflict regarding sexuality.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) includes individual and partnered facets.
- Existing assessment tools often overlook individual-based CSB, such as fantasies and thoughts.
- A validated measure for individual-based CSB is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an individual-based compulsive sexual behavior scale (I-CSB).
- To examine the factorial structure, convergent validity, and diagnostic differentiation of the I-CSB.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Factorial structure of I-CSB (N = 492).
- Study 2: Convergent validity of I-CSB (N = 406).
- Study 3: I-CSB differentiation between individuals with and without CSB (N = 112).
Main Results:
- The I-CSB demonstrated a robust four-factor structure.
- This structure is associated with intense inner conflict regarding sexuality (high arousal vs. high sexual anxiety).
- The I-CSB accounted for approximately 75% of the differences between individuals with CSB and controls.
Conclusions:
- The developed I-CSB scale effectively measures individual-based compulsive sexual behavior.
- Findings highlight the importance of inner conflict in understanding CSB.
- Results support a broader conceptualization of compulsive sexual behavior.
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