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
The Sexuality Scale was developed by researchers studying sexual identity and self-concept. It's based on research showing that how you think about your sexuality affects your sexual well-being and relationships.
Research shows that 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.