Data Analysis and Use

The Sexual Dysfunction Scale (SEDS) is a tool designed to assess the severity and nature of sexual dysfunctions experienced by individuals. This scale provides a clinical picture of sexual health and the problems that affect sexual satisfaction and functioning.
The SEDS evaluates:
Difficulties in Sexual Performance: Problems related to sexual function, such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, lack of sexual desire, or orgasmic disorders.
Sexual Disorders: Various disorders that affect sexual activity and satisfaction, such as inhibited sexual desire, premature ejaculation, or impotence.
Emotional and Psychological Effects: How sexual dysfunctions affect individuals’ emotional well-being and psychological state.
The analysis of the data includes assessing the frequency and severity of sexual dysfunctions, as well as their relationship with mental and emotional health. The results can be used for the development of therapeutic strategies and for diagnosing problems that affect sexual functioning.

Objective

The objective of the SEDS is to identify and evaluate sexual dysfunctions and their impact on psychological and emotional well-being. The scale aims to understand the causes and effects of sexual dysfunctions, providing data that can assist in developing intervention and treatment strategies to restore sexual health.

Scoring

The scoring of the SEDS is usually carried out using a Likert scale, where participants rate the severity of the dysfunctions and symptoms they experience from 1 (very mild or rare) to 5 (very severe or very frequent). The total score is calculated as the sum or the average of the item scores, with higher scores indicating greater severity and frequency of sexual dysfunctions.

References

For studying and understanding the Sexual Dysfunction Scale (SEDS), you may consult the following sources:
Meston, C. M., & Buss, D. M. (2007). Why Humans Have Sex. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 36(5), 477–507.
A study examining the causes and effects of sexual dysfunctions in human sexual behavior.
Kaplan, H. S. (1974). The New Sex Therapy: Active Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
A classic work providing clinical background on sexual dysfunctions and therapeutic approaches.
Masters, W. H., & Johnson, V. E. (1966). Human Sexual Response. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
An analysis of human sexual response and related dysfunctions.
Bancroft, J. (2009). Sexual Behavior and Its Disorders. Cambridge University Press.
A comprehensive work examining sexual disorders and therapeutic strategies.