Sexuality Scale (SS)
Snell & Papini — Sexual Esteem, Depression & Preoccupation
How do you feel about yourself sexually? The SS measures three dimensions: Sexual Esteem (confidence as a partner), Sexual Depression (negative feelings about your sex life), and Sexual Preoccupation (excessive focus on sexual thoughts). 30 items, 5-point scale, about 8 minutes.
How do you think about sexuality?
The Sexuality Scale (SS) measures various aspects of sexual self-concept — how you think and feel about yourself as a sexual being. It covers sexual esteem, sexual preoccupation, and sexual consciousness.
What sexual self-concept means
- Sexual esteem — how you feel about yourself as a sexual person
- Sexual preoccupation — how much you think about sex
- Sexual consciousness — how aware you are of your sexuality
About this scale
Snell and Papini published the Sexuality Scale in 1989. It's built on the idea that how you think about your sexuality affects your sexual well-being and relationships.
Sexual self-concept is associated with:
- Sexual satisfaction
- Relationship quality
- Sexual communication
- Overall well-being
Result Interpretation
After completing the 30 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.