Data Analysis and Use

The Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire (SDBQ) is a tool designed to assess beliefs associated with sexual dysfunction. Its purpose is to identify the beliefs and attitudes that may contribute to the development or maintenance of sexual dysfunctions.
The SDBQ examines the following aspects:
Attitudes and Beliefs: Beliefs related to performance and expectations about sexual activity.
Perceptions of Performance: How beliefs about “success” or “failure” in sexual activity affect self-esteem and psychological well-being.
Emotional Reactions: It examines how beliefs about sexual dysfunctions affect the individual’s emotions, such as anxiety and shame.
The scale usually includes statements that participants are asked to rate from 1 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree), thus evaluating the strength and nature of their beliefs about sexual dysfunction.

Purpose

The purpose of the SDBQ is to identify and understand the beliefs that may contribute to sexual dysfunctions. The tool is used to:
Assess negative beliefs and attitudes related to sexual dysfunction.
Diagnose sources of psychological or emotional obstacles that may affect sexual functioning.
Design interventions and therapeutic programs to address sexual dysfunctions based on the identified beliefs.

Scoring

Scoring of the SDBQ is carried out using a Likert scale. Participants evaluate their agreement with various statements related to beliefs about sexual dysfunction from 1 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree). The total scores are calculated from the sum or average of the scores on the questions. Higher scores indicate stronger or more intense beliefs related to sexual dysfunctions.

References

For the study and understanding of the Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire (SDBQ), you may refer to the following sources:
Miller, J. A., & Roberts, N. (2004). “Sexual Dysfunction and Cognitive Beliefs: An Exploration of Cognitive Factors in Sexual Dysfunction.” Journal of Sex Research, 41(3), 251–259.
A study analyzing cognitive beliefs associated with sexual dysfunctions.
Bancroft, J. (2003). “The Role of Sexual Beliefs in Sexual Dysfunction.” Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32(5), 459–467.
Examines the relationship between beliefs and sexual dysfunction.
Spector, I. P., & Carey, M. P. (1995). “Sexual Dysfunction and Dysfunctional Beliefs: A Clinical Perspective.” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 21(4), 245–258.
A review of beliefs related to sexual dysfunctions and therapeutic approaches.
Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2000). Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook. Psychology Press.
Provides general knowledge about cognitive processes related to beliefs and dysfunctions.