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Psychometric Properties of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale in Men Who Have Sex with Men in Spanish Population.

The Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) has been translated, adapted and validated in general Spanish population, making its application difficult in certain groups, such as men who have sex with men (MSM). This paper evaluates the psychometric properties of the SCS in a sample of MSM in Spain. The SCS...

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Published in:AIDS & Behavior Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 1211 - 1222
Main Authors: Ibáñez-Tomás, Eduardo, Ballester-Arnal, Rafael, Elipe-Miravet, Marcel, Gasch-Gallén, Àngel
Format: questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Apr2023
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          Gasch-Gallén, Àngel
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          Psychometrics Evaluation
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        The Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) has been translated, adapted and validated in general Spanish population, making its application difficult in certain groups, such as men who have sex with men (MSM). This paper evaluates the psychometric properties of the SCS in a sample of MSM in Spain. The SCS was administered to 881 participants. The factorial structure of the SCS was examined with an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Both EFA and CFA confirmed a two-factor structure: (1) Interference of sexual behavior, and (2) Failure to control sexual impulses. Internal consistency was really good for the scale and also for both factors. The SCS also presented adequate psychometric properties. Thus, it is an appropriate measure for assessing sexual compulsivity in MSM, and a tool to be taken into account in future researches to reduce sexual risk behaviors in the MSM Spanish population.
        Resumen: La Escala de Compulsividad Sexual (SCS) ha sido traducida, adaptada y validada en población general española, siendo difícil su aplicación en determinados colectivos, como los Hombres que tienen Sexo con Hombres (HSH). Este trabajo evalúa las propiedades psicométricas del SCS en una muestra de 881 HSH de España. La estructura factorial del SCS se examinó con un Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE) y un Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC). Tanto el AFE como el AFC confirmaron una estructura de dos factores: (1) Interferencia del Comportamiento Sexual y (2) Problemas en el Control de los Impulsos Sexuales. La consistencia interna fue muy buena, tanto para la escala como para los dos factores. El SCS también presentó adecuadas propiedades psicométricas. Por tanto, es una herramienta adecuada para evaluar la compulsividad sexual en HSH, y una escala a tener en cuenta en futuras investigaciones para reducir las conductas sexuales de riesgo de HSH en población española.
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