Sexuality Scale (SS)
Sexuality Scale — Sexual-Esteem, Depression & Preoccupation
How do you feel about your own sexuality—confident, discouraged, or maybe a bit preoccupied? The Sexuality Scale looks at three sides of that question: sexual-esteem (confidence as a partner), sexual-depression (sadness about your sex life), and sexual-preoccupation (how much mental space sex takes up). 30 items, about 5 minutes.
About
The Sexuality Scale (SS) by Snell & Papini (1989) doesn't ask about frequency or behavior. It asks how you feel about your sexuality.
Three dimensions:
- Sexual Esteem — confidence in yourself as a sexual partner
- Sexual Depression — sadness or disappointment about your sex life
- Sexual Preoccupation — how much mental space sex occupies
Psychometrics
| Dimension | Cronbach's α | Test-retest |
|---|---|---|
| ----------- | :----------: | :------: |
| Sexual Esteem | .92 | .69–.74 |
| Sexual Depression | .90 | .67–.76 |
| Sexual Preoccupation | .88 | .70–.76 |
Reference
Snell, W. E., Jr., & Papini, D. R. (1989). The Sexuality Scale: An instrument to measure sexual-esteem, sexual-depression, and sexual-preoccupation. *Journal of Sex Research, 26*(2), 256–263.
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.