title: Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women in a German Sample.
abstract: The Sexual Excitation Sexual/Inhibition Inventory for Women (SESII-W) is a self-report questionnaire for assessing propensities of sexual excitation (SE) and sexual inhibition (SI) in women. According to the dual control model of sexual response, these two factors differ between individuals and influence the occurrence of sexual arousal in given situations. Extreme levels of SE and SI are postulated to be associated with sexual problems or risky sexual behaviors. Psychometric evaluation of the original scale yielded two higher order and eight lower order factors as well as satisfactory to good construct validity and reliability. The present study was designed to assess the psychometric properties of a German version of the SESII-W utilizing a large convenience sample of 2206 women. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a satisfactory overall model fit, with support for the five lower order factors of SE (Arousability, Sexual Power Dynamics, Smell, Partner Characteristics, Setting) and the three lower order factors of SI (Relationship Importance, Arousal Contingency, and Concerns about Sexual Function). Additionally, the scale demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity, internal consistency, and test-retest-reliability. The German SESII-W is a sufficiently reliable and valid measure for assessing SE and SI in women. Hence, its use can be recommended for future research in Germany that investigates women's sexual behaviors and experiences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany. julia.velten@rub.de.|Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Massenbergstrasse 9-13, 44787, Bochum, Germany. julia.velten@rub.de.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Velten
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany.|Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Massenbergstrasse 9-13, 44787, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Saskia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scholten
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany.|Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Massenbergstrasse 9-13, 44787, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Margraf
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*
keywords: Dual control model; Sexual arousal; Sexual excitation; Sexual inhibition