Paper Title

Using the Sexual Compulsivity Scale to Predict Outcomes of Sexual Behavior in Young Adults

Authors

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Kimberly R. McBride
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Stephanie A. Sanders
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Michael Reece

Keywords

  • Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS)
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Young Adults
  • Psychometric Properties
  • Internal Consistency
  • Construct Validity
  • Criterion-Related Validity
  • Logistic Regression
  • Negative Outcomes
  • Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
  • Sexual Health Programs
  • Predictive Validity
  • Sexual Risk Behaviors
  • Mental Health
  • Sexual Health Assessment

Journal

Sexual Health & Compulsivity External link

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DOI

DOI Icon 10.1080/10720160802035816

Publication Info

Volume: 15 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 97-115

Published On

May, 2008

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) and its relations with sexual behaviors and their associated outcomes. Data were collected from 390 young adults. Results indicated acceptable levels of internal consistency for the SCS (α = .79) and acceptable levels of construct and criterion-related validity. Forward stepwise logistic regression analyses suggest that the SCS was capable of predicting negative outcomes and unprotected sexual intercourse. The SCS appears to hold great potential for use in sexual health programs focusing on young adults.

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