Abstract

This study is a psychometric evaluation of the Sexual Activity Questionnaire, a 20-item tool that is focused on the relational, emotional, and behavioral aspects of sexual activity in the general population. The Italian Federation of Scientific Sexology proposed this tool. The study sample comprises 618 subjects (ages 18–80) from several cities in Italy. The instrument’s dimensionality assessment is based on parallel analysis and exploratory factor analysis, and the evaluation of items’ fit and differential functioning (with respect to the respondents’ gender, age, and education) are based on the partial credit model. The statistical analyses reveal the presence of two latent variables, as measured using the Satisfaction and Complicity and Non-Penile–Vaginal Practices subscales. The items have satisfactory fit, and the two subscales’ scores have good reliability. The Satisfaction and Complicity subscale is correlated with age and personal well-being but not with gender, relationship length, or the tendency to give socially desirable responses. The Non-Penile–Vaginal Practices subscale is correlated with gender and social desirability. The Sexual Activity Questionnaire shows good psychometric properties and is well-suited for use in clinical and research settings. This study includes discussions of its clinical characteristics, hypothetical applications, and future directions

摘要

本研究是对性活动问卷的心理测量评估，该问卷包含 20 个项目，侧重于普通人群性活动的关系、情感和行为方面。意大利科学性学联合会提出了这个工具。研究样本包括来自意大利多个城市的 618 名受试者（18-80 岁）。该工具的维度评估基于平行分析和探索性因素分析，项目匹配度和差异功能（相对于受访者的性别、年龄和教育程度）的评估基于部分信用模型。统计分析揭示了两个潜在变量的存在，使用满意度和共谋以及非阴茎 - 阴道实践分量表进行测量。这些物品合身，两个分量表的得分具有良好的信度。满意度和共谋子量表与年龄和个人幸福感相关，但与性别、关系长度或做出社会期望反应的倾向无关。Non-Penile-Vaginal Practices 子量表与性别和社会期望相关。性活动问卷显示出良好的心理测量特性，非常适合在临床和研究环境中使用。本研究包括对其临床特征、假设应用和未来方向的讨论 Non-Penile-Vaginal Practices 子量表与性别和社会期望相关。性活动问卷显示出良好的心理测量特性，非常适合在临床和研究环境中使用。本研究包括对其临床特征、假设应用和未来方向的讨论 Non-Penile-Vaginal Practices 子量表与性别和社会期望相关。性活动问卷显示出良好的心理测量特性，非常适合在临床和研究环境中使用。本研究包括对其临床特征、假设应用和未来方向的讨论