Analysis

Sexual Arousability Inventory (SAI): The Sexual Arousability Inventory (SAI) is a tool used to measure an individual’s sensitivity and capacity to experience sexual arousability in various conditions. The scale focuses on:
Self-perception and Feelings: How the individual perceives and experiences arousability in different situations and stimuli.
Physical Reactions: Examination of the body’s physical responses to sexual stimuli.
Psychological Perception: The influence of psychological factors on arousability.
Expanded Version of the Sexual Arousability Inventory (SAISAIE): The Expanded Version (Sexual Arousability Inventory—Expanded, SAISAIE) was developed to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of sexual arousability. It includes additional dimensions and questions that cover:
Conditions and Stimuli: Greater focus on different circumstances and stimuli that may affect arousability.
Emotional and Psychological Elements: In-depth assessment of the emotional and psychological components of arousability, such as anxiety and fantasies.
Different Arousal Contexts: Evaluation of arousability across a variety of settings and conditions.

Purpose

The purpose of the SAI and SAISAIE is to measure and analyze an individual’s sensitivity and capacity to experience sexual arousability, both in basic and more complex situations. The results can be used to understand the factors that influence sexual arousability, as well as to guide the development of therapies or interventions related to sexual health and functioning.

Scoring

The scoring of the SAI and SAISAIE is usually carried out using a Likert scale. Participants rate the statements or questions about arousability from 1 (very rarely or not at all) to 5 (very often or very intensely). The total score is obtained from the sum or the average of the responses. High scores indicate greater arousability, while low scores suggest lower arousability.

References

For the study and understanding of the Sexual Arousability Inventory (SAI) and its Expanded Version (SAISAIE), you may consult the following sources:
Masters, W. H., & Johnson, V. E. (1966). Human Sexual Response. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
A foundational work examining sexual arousability and the physiological and psychological reactions during sexual activity.
Kaplan, H. S. (1974). The New Sex Therapy: Active Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
Presents theory and therapeutic techniques for sexual dysfunction and arousability.
Bancroft, J. (2003). The Role of Sexual Arousal in Sexual Dysfunction. Journal of Sex Research, 40(2), 98–104.
A study analyzing the impact of sexual arousability on sexual functioning and dysfunctions.
Spector, I. P. (1996). Sexual Arousal and its Assessment: Theories and Techniques. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 25(6), 475–489.
A review of theories and techniques used in the assessment of sexual arousability.