Description Scale

The Sexual Self-Schema Scale for Women is a psychometric tool designed to assess women’s self-perception regarding their sexuality. It includes questions that explore aspects such as self-esteem, sexual beliefs, perception of sexuality, and the connection between sexuality and self-image. The tool is intended to provide a detailed picture of how women perceive their sexual identity and the impact of this perception on their personal lives and relationships.

Objective

The primary objective of the Sexual Self-Schema Scale is to examine and document women’s self-perception related to their sexuality. The tool is used to understand how personal perceptions of sexuality affect sexual well-being, relationships, and psychological health in women. It also helps identify beliefs and attitudes influencing sexual behavior and relationships.

Calibration

The Sexual Self-Schema Scale for Women is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate each statement based on the intensity of their agreement, typically ranging from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Scores are combined to provide an overall profile of women’s perceptions of their sexuality. The scale can be analyzed overall or in subcategories to identify specific aspects of sexual self-perception.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected through the Sexual Self-Schema Scale are analyzed to reveal patterns and trends in women’s self-perception regarding their sexuality. Analysis may include statistical methods such as factor analysis to understand the underlying dimensions of sexual self-perception or multiple regression analysis to explore relationships with other psychological variables. Findings can be used to develop interventions or programs aimed at enhancing sexual well-being and self-esteem.

Bibliography

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