Description

The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) and Its Short Form are tools designed to measure and evaluate individuals’ sexual satisfaction. These scales aim to provide a modern and accurate assessment of satisfaction with sexual life, both in an extended and in a shortened form.

Objective

The main objectives of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and its Short Form are to:
Assess Sexual Satisfaction: Measure the level of satisfaction individuals experience from their sexual life.
Identify Different Levels of Satisfaction: Recognize and categorize various aspects of sexual satisfaction, such as the physical, emotional, and relational dimensions.
Predict Well-Being and Health: Explore the relationship between sexual satisfaction and other parameters of well-being and mental health.
Provide Tools for Intervention: Offer a foundation for interventions aimed at improving sexual satisfaction and partner relationships.

Analysis

The analysis of data from the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale includes:
Evaluation of Responses: Participants answer questions related to various aspects of sexual satisfaction, such as frequency, quality, and the emotional dimension of sexual life.
Assessment of Overall Satisfaction: Responses are converted into numerical values, which are then used to calculate overall indices of sexual satisfaction.
Comparative Analysis: Examination of the relationship between sexual satisfaction and other parameters, such as general well-being, relationship quality, and mental health.

Scoring

The scoring of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale includes:
Use of Likert Scale: Participants rate their agreement with statements related to their sexual satisfaction on a Likert scale (e.g., from 1 to 5).
Short Form: The short form of the scale includes fewer questions but retains the core ability to measure sexual satisfaction. Scoring is conducted in a similar manner, though with fewer data points.
Statistical Analysis: Responses are analyzed to determine overall indices of sexual satisfaction and to perform comparative analysis with other parameters.

References

Hudson, W. W., & Murphy, R. R. (1981). The Sexual Satisfaction Scale. Archives of Sexual Behavior. Presents methodology and results related to measuring sexual satisfaction, providing a background for the development of the new scale.
Masters, W. H., & Johnson, V. E. (1966). Human Sexual Response. Little, Brown and Company.
Bancroft, J. (2009). Sexual Behavior and Its Disorders. Cambridge University Press.
Regan, P. C., & Berscheid, E. (1999). Romantic Relationships. In A. K. Schopenhauer & M. S. D. Beck (Eds.), The Psychology of Close Relationships. Wiley.