Description

The Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire (MSQ) is a tool designed to assess multiple aspects of sexuality, including sexual desire, satisfaction, attitudes, and behaviors. The MSQ provides a broad approach to studying sexual life, recognizing that sexuality is multidimensional and influenced by various factors.

Objective

The objectives of the Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire are to:
Assess Multiple Aspects of Sexuality: Measure different dimensions of sexuality, such as sexual desire, satisfaction, attitudes, and behaviors.
Understand Sexual Health: Provide a comprehensive picture of individuals’ sexual health and their relationships.
Examine Effects and Correlations: Analyze how various factors, such as psychological and social influences, affect sexual life and well-being.
Support Interventions and Therapies: Provide data that can be used to develop targeted interventions and therapies to improve sexual health.

Analysis

The analysis of data from the Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire includes:
Data Collection: Participants respond to questions covering various aspects of sexuality. These questions usually refer to sexual desire, satisfaction, attitudes, and behaviors.
Multidimensional Assessment: Responses are evaluated to identify different indicators of sexuality, with the different aspects analyzed separately.
Statistical Analysis: Statistical methods are used to analyze the data and to understand the relationships between the different dimensions of sexuality.

Scoring

The scoring of the Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire includes:
Use of Likert Scales: Participants rate statements related to their sexual life on Likert scales (e.g., from 1 to 5).
Composite Indices: Responses are aggregated and converted into overall indices for each dimension of sexuality.
Analysis of Relationships: The connection between indices and other parameters, such as mental health and overall well-being, is examined.

References

Petersen, J. L., & Hyde, J. S. (2010). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Sexuality and Mental Health. Journal of Sex Research.
Tiefer, L. (2004). Sexuality and Gender: The Role of Cultural and Social Contexts. American Journal of Sexuality Education.
Kinsey, A. C., Pomeroy, W. B., & Martin, C. E. (1953). Sexual Behavior in the Human Male. W.B. Saunders Company.
Masters, W. H., & Johnson, V. E. (1966). Human Sexual Response. Little, Brown and Company.