Journal article
Investigating psychometric measures of sexual wellbeing: a systematic review
Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Vol.39(4), pp.1492-1517
2024
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
Sexual wellbeing is an integral part of human existence, characterised by physical, emotional, mental, and sociocultural factors. This study aimed to synthesise and evaluate psychometric measures of sexual wellbeing. Following systematic review methodology, searches were conducted in August 2020 and articles were screened by two independent reviewers. Studies regarding adult sexual wellbeing (≥18 years old), that also met eligibility criteria, were identified and relevant psychometric measures were extracted. A total of 74 unique measures were extracted from 88 papers, representing varying aspects of sexual wellbeing. Sexual wellbeing instruments were categorised by domains (e.g., cognitive-affective) and dimensions (e.g., sexual function, sexual desire), and reliability was summarised. The overall psychometric properties demonstrate that current measures are acceptable, although no single measure captured all domains of sexual wellbeing reflected in the literature. Rather, many instruments measured a single dimension of the multifaceted construct with variation amongst what constituted "sexual wellbeing". A unified approach to sexual wellbeing is needed to ensure clear operational definitions and theoretical frameworks are used to support psychometric evaluation. Clinicians and researchers are urged to critically evaluate which instrument best captures the desired aspects of sexual wellbeing or whether a combination of measures would be more appropriate.
Details
- Title
- Investigating psychometric measures of sexual wellbeing: a systematic review
- Authors
- Madison Sundgren (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyIsabella Damiris (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyHelen Stallman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyLee Kannis-Dymand (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyPrudence Millear (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyJonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAndrew Wood (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAndrew Allen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Vol.39(4), pp.1492-1517
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1080/14681994.2022.2033967
- ISSN
- 1468-1749
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster; Thompson Institute; Healthy Ageing Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99620508202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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