The female sexual function index: A methodological critique and suggestions for improvement

被引:222
作者
Meyer-Bahlburg, Heino F. L. [1 ]
Dolezal, Curtis [1 ]
机构
[1] Columbia Univ, NYSPI Psychiat Inst, Dept Psychiat, New York, NY USA
关键词
CONGENITAL ADRENAL-HYPERPLASIA; ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION; WOMEN; FSFI; PARTNERS; VALIDATION; DISORDER; GENDER; SCALE;
D O I
10.1080/00926230701267852
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The Female Sexual Function Index ( FSFI) is a very well- worded sexual function screen with excellent psychometric qualities. However, some aspects of the scoring procedures pose conceptual and statistical problems, which we illustrate in part by way of an empirical example. The recommended solutions should further strengthen the utility and validity of this instrument.
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