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Development and Validation of the Postsex Experience (P-SES) Scale
Robert D Schweitzer1, Graham du Plessis2, Joel Maczkowiack1
1School of Psychology, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
Sexual Medicine
|January 23, 2021
Summary
Researchers developed the Post Sex Experience Scale (P-SES) to measure psychological dimensions after sexual activity. Findings reveal distinct postsex experiences for men and women, highlighting variations across genders.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Human Sexuality
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Limited research exists on the postsex phase of the sexual cycle.
- The period immediately following sexual activity lacks comprehensive literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Post Sex Experience Scale (P-SES).
- To measure the psychological dimensions of the postsex period within the human sexual response cycle.
Main Methods:
- Scale development involved item construction, selection, and validation via item analysis.
- Factor analysis of item intercorrelations established factorial validity.
- Data collected from an online survey of 4,217 respondents.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis revealed differing psychometric structures for males and females.
- Three factors emerged for males: Sense of Sexual Alienation, Positive Connection with Self, and Feeling Connected with Partner.
- Four factors emerged for females: Self-Loathing, Positive Connection with Self, Sense of Being Emotionally Overwhelmed, and Feeling Connected with Partner.
Conclusions:
- The Post Sex Experience Scale (P-SES) offers a framework for assessing postsex experiences in men and women.
- Results indicate significant variations in postsex experiences between genders.
- The scale facilitates a better understanding of the diverse psychological aspects of the postsex period.
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