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The reliability and validity of a sexual functioning questionnaire

E W Corty1, S E Althof, D M Kurit

  • 1Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Penn State Erie, PA 16563-1501, U EWC2@psuvm.psu.edu

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 1, 1996
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Area of Science:

  • Sexual Health
  • Psychometrics
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Assessing male sexual functioning is crucial for clinical evaluation.
  • Validated instruments are needed to measure sexual health in couples.
  • Existing measures may not adequately capture various aspects of sexual functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Couple's Male Sexual Health-Short Form Questionnaire (CMSH-SFQ).
  • To determine if the CMSH-SFQ is a suitable tool for assessing male sexual functioning and satisfaction in couples.
  • To explore its utility in treatment efficacy studies for sexual dysfunctions.

Main Methods:

  • Test-retest reliability assessed in 19 males and 19 females.
  • Criterion validity examined by comparing male patients' (n=25) and partners' responses.
  • Data collected at baseline and follow-up points.

Main Results:

  • The majority of CMSH-SFQ items demonstrated acceptable reliability.
  • The instrument showed acceptable levels of validity when compared between partners.
  • The CMSH-SFQ proved to be a reliable and valid measure for global sexual functioning.

Conclusions:

  • The CMSH-SFQ is a reliable and valid tool for assessing male sexual functioning within a couple's context.
  • It can be effectively used to measure sexual drive, erectile and orgasmic function, sexual satisfaction, and frequency of sexual activity.
  • The CMSH-SFQ is recommended for clinical use and evaluating treatment outcomes for male sexual dysfunctions.

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