Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire [MSSCQ]

Description

The Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ) is a psychometric instrument designed to assess multiple dimensions of sexual self-concept. It examines how individuals perceive, evaluate, and experience their sexual selves, including aspects such as sexual self-esteem, self-confidence, personal values, and emotions related to sexuality.

Purpose

The main purpose of the MSSCQ is to provide a systematic assessment of sexual self-perception and individual differences related to sexuality.

More specifically, the instrument aims to:

• assess how individuals perceive themselves in relation to their sexuality,
• examine how personal values and social influences shape sexual self-concept,
• support therapeutic approaches aimed at strengthening self-esteem and a positive sexual identity,
• contribute to research on sexual self-perception and sexuality.

Scale Content

The MSSCQ includes statements that examine different aspects of how individuals perceive their sexual selves.

According to the provided material, these aspects include:

• sexual self-esteem,
• sexual self-confidence,
• personal values related to sexuality,
• emotions and perceptions associated with sexual identity.

Scoring

Participants respond to the items using a 5-point Likert scale:

1 = Strongly Disagree
to
5 = Strongly Agree

The resulting scores are used to evaluate different dimensions of sexual self-concept.

The provided material does not include detailed instructions regarding reverse-scored items, specific subscales, or cut-off values. Therefore, exact scoring should follow the manual or specific version of the instrument being used.

Data Analysis and Use

MSSCQ data can be used to examine different dimensions of sexual self-concept and their relationships with other psychological or social variables.

Depending on the research design, analysis may include descriptive statistics, group comparisons, correlations, and multivariate analyses.

Applications

The MSSCQ may be used in:

• psychological and sexological research,
• studies of sexual self-esteem and identity,
• research on personal and social influences on sexuality,
• clinical and counseling settings,
• studies examining relationships between sexual self-concept, psychological well-being, and interpersonal relationships.

References

Snell, W. E. (1998). The Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire. The Journal of Sex Research, 35(3), 327–338.

Andersen, B. L., & Cyranowski, J. M. (1994). Women’s sexual self-schema. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(6), 1079–1100.

Buzwell, S., & Rosenthal, D. A. (1996). Constructing a sexual self: Adolescents’ sexual self-perceptions and sexual risk-taking. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 6(4), 489–513.

Winter, C., & Diamond, L. M. (2010). Sexual minority women’s sexual motivation around the time of menopause: Patterns and correlates. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39(1), 167–176.