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Measuring sexual attitudes

L J Whalley, R J McGuire

    Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study developed and validated nine scales to measure sexual attitudes in males, including alcoholics and sex offenders. These scales offer a reliable tool for assessing sexual problems and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sexology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • Measuring sexual attitudes is complex.
    • Existing tools may lack comprehensive scope.
    • Understanding diverse male sexual attitudes is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a set of reliable scales for measuring sexual attitudes.
    • To explore theoretical and practical aspects of sexual attitude measurement.
    • To provide tools for assessing and monitoring individuals with sexual concerns.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized item and factor analysis on responses from a sexual attitude questionnaire.
    • Administered the questionnaire to 135 males (alcoholics, matched normals, sex offenders).
    • Developed nine short scales assessing various dimensions of sexual attitudes.

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    Main Results:

    • Successfully composed nine reliable and valid scales.
    • Scales measure sexual satisfaction, heterosexual nervousness, curiosity, tension, hostility, pruriency, repression, distaste, and promiscuity.
    • Demonstrated relationships between scales and other sexual aspects.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed scales are relevant for assessing and monitoring sexual deviants and individuals with sex problems.
    • Provides tentative norms for scale interpretation.
    • Offers a valuable psychometric tool for clinical and research settings.