The DSFI: A multidimensional measure of sexual functioning

Derogatis, Leonard R.; Melisaratos, Nick

doi:10.1080/00926237908403732

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“…Participants provided a global evaluation of their current sexual life (Derogatis & Melisaratos, 1979) using a 9-point scale ranging from 0 (could not be worse) to 8 (could not be better). Previous research has demonstrated that this global evaluation is sensitive to pre-to post-cancer treatment effects (Andersen et al, 1989a;Andersen, Woods, & Copeland, 1997).…”

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Sexual Self Schema as a Moderator of Sexual and Psychological Outcomes for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

et al. 2008

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Gynecologic cancer patients are at high risk for emotional distress and sexual dysfunction. The present study tested sexual self schema as an individual difference variable that might be useful in identifying those at risk for unfavorable outcomes. First, we tested schema as a predictor of sexual outcomes,including bodychangestress. Second,we examined schema as a contributor to broader quality of life outcomes, specifically as a moderator of the relationship between sexual satisfaction and psychological statue (depressive symptoms and quality of life). A cross-sectional design was used. Gynecologic cancer survivors (N = 175) 2−10 years post treatment were assessed during routine follow up. In regression analyses controlling for sociodemographic variables, patients' physical symptoms/signs as evaluated by nurses, health status, and extent of partner sexual difficulties, sexual self schema accounted for significant variance in the prediction of current sexual behavior, responsiveness, and satisfaction. Moreover, schema moderated the relationship between sexual satisfaction and psychological outcomes, suggesting that a positive sexual self schema might "buffer" patients from depressive symptoms when their sexual satisfaction is low. Furthermore, the combination of a negative sexual self schema and low sexual satisfaction might heighten survivors' risk for psychological distress, including depressive symptomatology. These data support the consideration of sexual self schema as a predictor of sexual morbidity among gynecologic cancer survivors.

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Section: Global Sexual Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Self Schema as a Moderator of Sexual and Psychological Outcomes for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

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“…The composite variables consisted of questions adapted from an unpublished questionnaire developed by Grenier and Byers (1997), including, for example, questions about ejaculation latency time, trying to speed up or delay intercourse, and feeling of control, higher values indicating more problems with ejaculatory function. Frequencies of sexual behaviors were assessed using a modified version of Section III from the DSFI (Derogatis & Melisaratos, 1979). Participants were asked how frequently they engage in sexual fantasies, kissing and petting, masturbation, oral sex, vaginal intercourse, and anal intercourse using a nine-point scale where 0 = not at all and 9 = ≥4 times a day.…”

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“…The rationale behind the body image subscale is that body image is related to sexual functioning and the ability to achieve relaxed sexual relationships. The body image subscale of the DSFI has been shown to correlate highly (.74) with global sexual satisfaction (Derogatis & Melisaratos, 1979). In addition to the DSFI items, items from a questionnaire about the body and sexual self-image (Hampson, 2000) were used.…”

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Sexual Body Image and Its Correlates: A Population-Based Study of Finnish Women and Men

Ålgars

Santtila

Jern

et al. 2011

Int. J. of Sexual Hlth.

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ABSTRACT. Sexual body image was examined in a population-based sample of 9,532 Finnish men and women, age 18 to 49 years. More than one half of women and men were satisfied with their genitals, one half of the women were satisfied with their breasts. Higher levels of genital satisfaction were related to higher frequencies of sexual behavior and better sexual function for both genders. For men, penis size satisfaction was associated with lower levels of premature ejaculation and better erectile function. Sexual body image was related to overall perceived attractiveness, for women a higher body mass index was related to satisfaction with breast size. Having children was negatively related to women's sexual body image, abortions and miscarriages likewise. Limitations of the study and clinical implications of the findings are discussed.

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“…1 Contemporary research has addressed the QOL implications of ED for subjects and partners, using different tools. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] However, the understanding, validity and meaningfulness of the published findings may be limited by differences in methodological approaches and in the characteristics of instruments used for assessing QOL. Moreover, instruments usually provide useful information for diagnostic purposes and on treatment efficacy, but fail to address subject-perceived psychosocial concerns related to perception of ED.…”

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“…The strength and originality of this questionnaire is that subjects were asked on perceived achievement, satisfaction and importance with regard to each item measured. Moreover, QVS measures the impact of ED on social life and well-being in contrast with other questionnaires, which usually focus on sexual function [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] (Appendix 1). Consequently, as the QVS is not only specific to sexuality but also comprises a more general part (social life, well-being), it can be used in subjects without ED so as to compare responses.…”

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Quality of Sexual Life Questionnaire (QVS): a reliable, sensitive and reproducible instrument to assess quality of life in subjects with erectile dysfunction

Costa¹,

Arnould

Cour

et al. 2003

Int J Impot Res

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A French quality of life questionnaire specific to erectile dysfunction (ED), 'QVS' for 'Questionnaire de Vie Sexuelle', has been developed. This paper describes its validation: item reduction and reliability (internal consistency and reproducibility), construct validity and criterion validity (clinical, discriminant and concurrent). The initial 40-item questionnaire was administered once to 316 ED and 117 control subjects, and twice (D0 and D7) to 104 ED and 29 control subjects. Item reduction gave a 27-item questionnaire with three scales (Sexual Life, Skills and Psychosocial Wellbeing) and four scores (one score for each scale and a Global Index). Psychometric analyses demonstrated the reliability and the validity of the QVS. The questionnaire was able to discriminate patients according to the presence or severity of ED. The Skills scale was the least sensitive. Analysis of responsiveness to change over time still needs to be addressed to consider the questionnaire as a fully validated instrument.

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The DSFI: A multidimensional measure of sexual functioning

Cited by 579 publications

References 37 publications

Sexual Self Schema as a Moderator of Sexual and Psychological Outcomes for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

Sexual Self Schema as a Moderator of Sexual and Psychological Outcomes for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

Sexual Body Image and Its Correlates: A Population-Based Study of Finnish Women and Men

Quality of Sexual Life Questionnaire (QVS): a reliable, sensitive and reproducible instrument to assess quality of life in subjects with erectile dysfunction

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