Paper Title
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) in a Sample of Lesbian and Bisexual Women
Keywords
- Sexual Excitation
- Sexual Inhibition
- SESII-W
- Lesbian Women
- Bisexual Women
- Sexual Minority Women
- Sexual Function
- Psychometric Properties
- Sexual Pleasure
- Sexual Problems
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Inhibition Inventory
- Sexual Excitation Inventory
- Hierarchical Regression
- Factor Analysis
- Sexual Functioning
Journal
Research Impact Tools
Publication Info
Volume: 53 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 836-848
Published On
October, 2015
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Abstract
The Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) assesses propensities for sexual excitation (SE) and inhibition (SI). Previous research utilizing the SESII-W included samples comprised exclusively or almost entirely of heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the SESII-W and assess its relation to aspects of sexual function within a sample of lesbian and bisexual women. The sample included 974 self-identified bisexual (n = 733) or lesbian/homosexual (n = 241) women who completed an online survey including items assessing women’s sexual behaviors, feelings, and functioning, sociodemographics, and the SESII-W. The sample was split; exploratory factor analyses were conducted on the first half, yielding eight lower-order factors with two higher-order factors. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the second half and suggested reasonable model fit. SI was positively correlated with sexual problems and negatively correlated with sexual pleasure; the correlations were significant but small. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between SESII-W scores and sexual problems/sexual pleasure, controlling for age, relationship duration, and relationship status. Four lower-order factors predicted reports of sexual problems. Findings indicated the SESII-W has similar psychometric properties among sexual minority women as it does among heterosexual women.
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