Sexual Compulsivity Scale

The Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) - Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale - is a psychometric measure of a high libido, hypersexuality and sexual addiction. It was developed by Seth Kalichman.[1] It consists of statements that must be rated on how much the taker agrees with them.

Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
Purposemeasure of high libido

Scores on the SCS have been found to predict a range of health outcomes.[2]

Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale

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Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
Question/Experiental parameter 1-Not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-Very much like me
1. My sexual appetite has gotten in the way of my relationships. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
2. My sexual thoughts and behaviors are causing problems in my life. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
3. My desires to have sex have disrupted my daily life. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
4. I sometimes fail to meet my commitments and responsibilities because of my sexual behaviors. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
5. I sometimes get so horny I could lose control. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
6. I find myself thinking about sex while at work. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
7. I feel that sexual thoughts and feelings are stronger than I am. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
8. I have to struggle to control my sexual thoughts and behavior. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
9. I think about sex more than I would like to. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
10. It has been difficult for me to find sex partners who desire having sex as much as I want to. 1-not at all like me 2- Slightly like me 3- Mainly like me 4-very much like me
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References

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  1. ^ Seth C. Kalichman; David Rompa (2001). "The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further Development and Use With HIV-Positive Persons" (PDF). Journal of Personality Assessment. 76 (3): 379–395. doi:10.1207/S15327752JPA7603_02. PMID 11499453. S2CID 23701672. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24.
  2. ^ Kimberly R. McBride; Michael Reece; Stephanie A. Sanders (2008). "Using the Sexual Compulsivity Scale to Predict Outcomes of Sexual Behavior in Young Adults". Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 15 (8): 97–115. doi:10.1080/10720160802035816. S2CID 144269909.
  3. ^ C, Kalichman‚ Seth; Development, Rompa‚ David The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further; ASSESSMENT‚ 76‚ 379–395, Use With HIV-Positive Persons JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY. "Sexual Compulsivity Scale". Retrieved 2022-02-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  • Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668
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