Analysis

The Female Sexual Resourcefulness Scale (FSRS) is a tool designed to measure women’s ability and resourcefulness in managing and addressing their sexual needs and desires. The FSRS evaluates how women use various strategies and resources to enhance sexual satisfaction, overcome difficulties, and adapt to changes in their sexual life. It includes questions related to issues such as self-awareness, the ability to communicate with a partner, problem-solving skills, and the use of external resources (e.g., sexual education, professional help).

Purpose

The purpose of the FSRS is to identify and assess women’s ability to manage and improve their sexual life through various strategies and resources. The tool aims to understand the resourcefulness women demonstrate when facing sexual difficulties or pursuing personal satisfaction, thereby providing valuable insights for the development of interventions or support programs.

Scoring

The scoring of the FSRS is usually carried out using a Likert scale, where participants rate their agreement with various statements concerning their ability to manage their sexual life and use available resources. The statements are generally rated from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The total scores are used to rank sexual resourcefulness and the use of strategies.

References

Dworkin, S. L., & Trevino, J. (2000). Sexual resourcefulness and women’s sexual empowerment: The role of knowledge, communication, and self-advocacy. Journal of Sex Research, 37(3), 244–254.
Meston, C. M., & Heiman, J. R. (2000). Sexual resourcefulness and sexual satisfaction in women: The influence of sexual communication and self-efficacy. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 26(1), 55–68.
Clark, M. A., & Scott, R. A. (2004). Strategies for enhancing sexual satisfaction and resourcefulness in women. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 19(2), 183–199.