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The Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF/DISF-SR): an introductory report

L R Derogatis1

  • 1Clinical Psychometric Research, Inc., Towson, MD 21204, USA.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This research validates the Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF/DISF-SR), a tool measuring sexual health. The study confirms its reliability and validity for assessing sexual functioning in diverse populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Sexual Health Research

Background:

  • Assessing sexual functioning is crucial for overall health.
  • Existing measures may lack comprehensiveness or specific psychometric validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the psychometric characteristics and validity of the Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF/DISF-SR).
  • To outline the development and rationale for gender-specific interview (DISF) and self-report (DISF-SR) measures.
  • To establish the reliability and validity of these instruments for measuring sexual quality of functioning.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of reliability for both interview and self-report modalities.
  • Assessment of the hypothesized internal structure of the DISF/DISF-SR.
  • Demonstration of dimensional uniqueness and discriminative validity in medical and community cohorts.

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Main Results:

  • Confirmed reliability for both DISF and DISF-SR versions.
  • Supported the hypothesized internal structure and dimensional uniqueness.
  • Demonstrated high discriminative validity across different populations.

Conclusions:

  • The DISF/DISF-SR instruments possess robust psychometric properties.
  • These measures are valid tools for assessing sexual functioning.
  • Initial norms provide a benchmark for clinical and research applications.