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Development and Validation of the Sexual Contingent Self-Worth Scale

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Pages 117-129 | Published online: 02 Jun 2016
 

Abstract

Sexual contingent self-worth (CSW) refers to self-worth that is dependent on maintaining a sexual relationship, and has not been studied previously. This novel construct may have implications for sexual, relationship, and psychological well-being, because it could affect the cognitions, affect, and behaviors of individuals in sexual relationships. The purpose of this study was to develop the Sexual Contingent Self-Worth Scale and examine its reliability and validity in community samples. Two separate online studies (N = 329 and N = 282) included men and women who were in committed, sexually active relationships. The Sexual CSW Scale was adapted from a validated measure of relationship CSW. In Study 1, participants completed the Sexual CSW Scale, whereas in Study 2, participants also responded to standardized measures of related constructs. In addition, participants completed the Sexual CSW Scale again two weeks later in Study 2. Factor analysis yielded two subscales: (a) sexual CSW dependent on positive sexual events in the relationship and (b) sexual CSW dependent on negative sexual events. Results indicated good construct validity, incremental validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability for the Sexual CSW Scale. This research contributes to the fields of both CSW and sexuality by introducing a novel domain of CSW.

Acknowledgments

We thank Gillian K. Boudreau and the members of the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory, Dalhousie University, for their assistance with this project.

Funding

Preparation of this article was supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant awarded to Dr. Natalie O. Rosen (FRN#130338).

Additional information

Funding

Preparation of this article was supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant awarded to Dr. Natalie O. Rosen (FRN#130338).

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