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The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): a multidimensional self-report instrument for the assessment of female sexual function

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Rosen, C. Brown, J. Heiman, S. Leib, R.·2000·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
DOI 10.1080/009262300278597
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Abstract

This article presents the development of a brief, self-report measure of female sexual function. Initial face validity testing of questionnaire items, identified by an expert panel, was followed by a study aimed at further refining the questionnaire. It was administered to 131 normal controls and 128 age-matched subjects with female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) at five research centers. Based on clinical interpretations of a principal components analysis, a 6-domain structure was identified, which included desire, subjective arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. Overall test-retest reliability coefficients were high for each of the individual domains (r = 0.79 to 0.86) and a high degree of internal consistency was observed (Cronbach's alpha values of 0.82 and higher) Good construct validity was demonstrated by highly significant mean difference scores between the FSAD and control groups for each of the domains (p < or = 0.001). Additionally, divergent validity with a scale of marital satisfaction was observed. These results support the reliability and psychometric (as well as clinical) validity of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in the assessment of key dimensions of female sexual function in clinical and nonclinical samples. Our findings also suggest important gender differences in the patterning of female sexual function in comparison with similar questionnaire studies in males.

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  • Findingown data

    The FSFI demonstrated good construct validity through highly significant mean differences between FSAD and control groups on every domain (p<0.001).

    “Good construct validity was demonstrated by highly significant mean difference scores between the FSAD and control groups for each of the domains (p < 0.001).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingown data

    The FSFI showed divergent validity against a marital satisfaction scale.

    “Additionally, divergent validity with a scale of marital satisfaction was observed.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Findingown data

    Internal consistency of the FSFI was high, with Cronbach's alpha values of 0.82 and above.

    “a high degree of internal consistency was observed (Cronbach's alpha values of 0.82 and higher)”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingown data

    A six-domain structure for the FSFI was identified from clinical interpretation of principal components analysis: desire, subjective arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain.

    “Based on clinical interpretations of a principal components analysis, a 6domain structure was identified, which included desire, subjective arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Each female sexual disorder corresponds to different phases or domains of sexual function.
    • Rests on an assumption: Sexual satisfaction is an important dimension of sexual function, although no separate diagnostic category exists for dysfunction in this dimension.
    • Rests on an assumption: Sexual response and dysfunction involve both psychological and organic processes.
  • Findingown data

    Test-retest reliability coefficients were high for each FSFI domain, ranging from r=0.79 to 0.86.

    “Overall testretest reliability coefficients were high for each of the individual domains (r = 0.79 to 0.86)”
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    Findingown data

    In the FSAD group, items generally clustered in the predicted fashion and had relatively high factor loadings.

    “Items generally clustered in the predicted fashion and had relatively high factor loadings, supporting the factoral validity of the final questionnaire.”
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  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The correlation between the Locke-Wallace and total FSFI score was low moderate for controls (r=0.53) and very low for FSAD subjects (r=0.22).

    “The correlation between the Locke-Wallace and the total FSFI score was low moderate for the control group (r = 0.53) and very low for the FSAD group (r = 0.22).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingnone given

    The FSFI is a 19-item questionnaire developed as a brief, multidimensional self-report instrument for assessing key dimensions of sexual function in women.

    “The FSFI, a 19-item questionnaire, has been developed as a brief, multidimensional self-report instrument for assessing the key dimensions of sexual function in women.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In the FSAD group, the highest positive correlation was between desire and arousal (r=0.71), consistent with the factor analysis.

    “For FSAD subjects, the highest positive correlation was between the domains of desire and arousal (r = 0.71), consistent with the factor analysis results described above.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The factor loadings of the individual FSFI items matched the expected pattern, supporting the instrument's factorial validity.

    “The factor loadings of the individual items fit the expected pattern, supporting the factorial validity of this instrument.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

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    Findingown data

    The initial validation study data indicated that most subjects understood the questions and response options, although some questions and choices were reworded for clarity.

    “The data from this initial validation study indicated that the majority of subjects understood the questions and response options, although some of the questions and choices were re-worded to improve clarity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

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    Findingown data

    Overall test-retest reliability was relatively high for all domains (r=0.79-0.86) and for the total scale (r=0.88).

    “As seen in Table 5, overall test-retest reliability was relatively high for all of the domains (r = 0.79 -0.86) and for the total scale (r = 0.88).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

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    Findingown data

    Principal components analysis with varimax rotation on the 29-item questionnaire identified four factors with eigenvalues over 1.00 in all three samples, but a five-factor solution in the FSAD group yielded the most consistent factor loading pattern.

    “Four factors with eigenvalues over 1.00 were identified for all three samples; however, a five-factor solution with the FSAD group yielded the most consistent pattern of factor loadings.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

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    Findingown data

    The factor loading pattern was similar for the total group and the FSAD group alone, but less clear for the control sample alone.

    “The pattern of factor loadings was similar for the total group and the FSAD group alone.The pattern was less clear for the control sample alone.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

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    Findingown data

    In the FSAD group, the desire domain had the highest test-retest reliability (r=0.80), while other domains had moderately high correlations (r=0.62-0.71).

    “For the FSAD group, the domain of desire showed the highest test-retest reliability (r = 0.80), with the other domains showing moderately high correlations (r = 0.62 -0.71).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

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    Findingown data

    High inter-item correlations were observed for all six FSFI domains, with Cronbach's alpha values of 0.82 and higher.

    “As shown, high inter-item correlations were observed for all six domains (Cronbach's alpha values of 0.82 and higher).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingnone given

    The individual FSFI domains and full scale score showed high internal consistency and acceptable test-retest reliability.

    “The individual domains of the FSFI and the FSFI full scale score showed high internal consistency and acceptable test-retest reliability.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

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    Findingown data

    In general, domain score reliability was higher for the control group than for the FSAD group, though all reliability coefficients were statistically significant.

    “In general, higher reliability of domain scores was obtained for the control group than for the FSAD group, though all reliability coefficients were statistically significant.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In the FSAD group, correlations between pain and desire (r=0.15) and between pain and orgasm (r=0.10) were not statistically significant.

    “The correlations between pain and desire (r = 0. 15) and between pain and orgasm (r = 0.10) failed to reach statistical significance for the FSAD group.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    The divergence of FSFI from the Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test was greater for the FSAD group than for controls; among controls, marital satisfaction was moderately highly correlated with the FSFI global sexual satisfaction domain.

    “Divergence of the FSFI from the Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test was greater for the FSAD group than for the controls, for whom a moderately high correlation was observed between marital satisfaction and the FSFI domain of global sexual satisfaction.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test validly measures marital satisfaction.

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    In the control sample alone, one factor mixed lubrication and arousal items, and another mixed arousal and orgasm items.

    “In this group, for example, one factor was comprised of a mix of lubrication and arousal items, and another consisted of a mix of arousal and orgasm items.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Findingown data

    Statistically significant differences between FSAD and control groups were observed for all FSFI domains and for the full scale score.

    “As shown, statistically significant differences between the groups were observed for all the domains and for the full scale score.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    The DSM-IV classification system was intended as a nomenclature for mental disorders only.

    “the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic & Statistical Manual, version IV (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) system of classification was intended as a nomenclature for mental disorders only.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites American Psychiatric Association, 1994

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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The findings suggest important gender differences in the patterning of female sexual function compared with similar questionnaire studies in males.

    “Our findings also suggest important gender differences in the patterning of female sexual function in comparison with similar questionnaire studies in males.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The results support the reliability and psychometric and clinical validity of the FSFI for assessing key dimensions of female sexual function in clinical and nonclinical samples.

    “These results support the reliability and psychometric (as well as clinical) validity of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in the assessment of key dimensions of female sexual function in clinical and nonclinical samples.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: A major barrier to clinical research in female sexual dysfunction is the absence of well-defined endpoints and outcomes, reflecting lack of consensus on definition and diagnostic framework.
    • Rests on an assumption: There are no empirically validated instruments for assessing female arousal, which impedes pharmacological and psychological research in female sexual response.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    DSM-IV and ICD-10 recognize a subjective distress criterion in defining sexual dysfunction.

    “The DSM-IV and ICD-10 also recognize the need for a subjective distress criterion in defining sexual dysfunction.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites American Psychiatric Association, 1994

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    • cites World Health Organization, 1992

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  • May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductown data

    A factor analysis excluding subjects with no sexual activity in the past month (13 FSAD, 3 controls) produced a pattern very similar to the complete sample, so all subjects were included in further analyses.

    “Since a pattern of factor results was obtained that was very similar to that described below for the complete sample, further analyses were performed with all study subjects included.”
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    Study design and conductown data

    The FSAD and control groups were comparable on race, education, income, and number of children.

    “The two groups were comparable with respect to race, education, income, and number of children.”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductown data

    The mean age of the FSAD group (N=128) was 40.5±12.98 years and of the control group (N=131) was 39.7±13.15 years.

    “The mean (± SD) ages of the FSAD group (N = 128) and control group (N = l31) were 40.5 ± 12.98 years and 39.7 ± 13.15 years, respectively.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The strong relationship between desire and arousal indicates considerable overlap between these dimensions in women, consistent with clinical observation and contrasting with findings in male sexual dysfunction studies.

    “This relationship demonstrates a considerable overlap between the dimensions of desire and arousal in women, consistent with clinical observation and contrasting with findings in studies of sexual dysfunction in men (Rosen, Riley, Wagner, Osterloh, Kirkpatrick, & Mishra, 1997).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Rosen, Riley, Wagner, Osterloh, Kirkpatrick, & Mishra, 1997

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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Study design and conductown data

    The groups did not differ significantly in the proportion taking hormone replacement therapy.

    “The two groups did not differ signifi-cantly in the proportion of women taking hormone replacement therapy.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Study design and conductown data

    A significantly greater percentage of healthy volunteers than women with FSAD used some form of contraceptive (54% vs 39%, p=0.033).

    “A significantly greater percentage of healthy volunteers than women with FSAD also used some form of contraceptive (54% versus 39%, respectively, p = 0.033).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductown data

    There was a statistically significant difference between groups in marital status (p=0.042), with more married women in the FSAD group (69% vs 55%) and more single women in the control group (34% vs 19%).

    “There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in marital status (p = 0.042), with a greater proportion of married women in the FSAD group (69% versus 55%) and more single women in the control group (34% versus 19%).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    More recent questionnaires provide greater detail on sexual frequency, desire, and arousal but were developed before the current classification of sexual disorders and do not address some aspects of current definitions.

    “More recent questionnaires provide greater detail on sexual frequency, desire, and arousal, but were developed prior to the current classification of sexual disorders and do not address some aspects of the current definitions (Derogatis & Melisaratos, 1979;Taylor, Rosen, & Leiblum, 1994).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites Derogatis & Melisaratos, 1979

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    • cites Taylor, Rosen, & Leiblum, 1994

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    Interpretationown data

    Antidepressant use may have contributed to drug-induced sexual dysfunction in the FSAD group.

    “which may have contributed to drug-induced sexual dysfunction.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductown data

    A reanalysis of the FSFI factor structure excluding data from subjects with no recent sexual activity showed little change, so interpretation of study results was not affected.

    “a reanalysis of the FSFI factor structure following the exclusion of data from subjects who reported that they had no recent sexual activity showed little change.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Although the statistical solution supported five factors, clinical considerations led to separating desire/arousal, so the final instrument has six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, global satisfaction, and pain.

    “While the statistical solution supported a 5-factor solution, clinical consideration dictated separating the domain of desire/arousal.Therefore, the final set of items was assigned to a six domain instrument measuring: (a) desire, (b) arousal, (c) lubrication, (d) orgasm, (e) global satisfaction, and (f) pain.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Each female sexual disorder corresponds to different phases or domains of sexual function.
    • Rests on an assumption: Sexual satisfaction is an important dimension of sexual function, although no separate diagnostic category exists for dysfunction in this dimension.

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Study design and conductnone given

    Subjects from the clinical sample were age-matched within two years with subjects from the nonclinical sample.

    “Subjects from the clinical sample were agematched (± 2 years) with subjects from the nonclinical sample.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    Sexual response involves temporal sequencing and coordination of several phases.

    “Sexual response involves a temporal sequencing and coordination of several phases (Masters & Johnson, 1966).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Masters & Johnson, 1966

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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    An international consensus panel recommended retaining four major categories of female sexual dysfunction: desire disorders, arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and sexual pain disorders, as in DSM-IV and ICD-10.

    “This panel recommended maintaining four major categories of dysfunction (desire disorders, arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and sexual pain disorders), as described in the DSM-IV and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) (World Health Organization, 1992).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites International Consensus Development Conference on Female Sexual Dysfunctions: Definitions and Classifications, in press

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    • cites World Health Organization, 1992

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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    A major barrier to clinical research in female sexual dysfunction is the absence of well-defined endpoints and outcomes, reflecting lack of consensus on definition and diagnostic framework.

    “A major barrier to the development of clinical research in this area has been the absence of well-defined endpoints and outcomes, which in turn reflects the current lack of consensus in regards to the definition and diagnostic framework for assessing and treating female sexual dysfunction.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    At present there are no validated instruments specific to sexual distress.

    “However, at the present time there are no validated sexual distress specific instruments.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The most valid way to assess sexual function in women is in a naturalistic setting, and self-report is the only currently available method for measuring sexual response at home.

    “However, it has been proposed that the most valid way to assess sexual function in women is in a naturalistic setting, and the self-report technique is the only method currently available for measuring sexual response in an at-home setting.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Each female sexual disorder corresponds to different phases or domains of sexual function.

    “Each of the different disorders (hypoactive sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, sexual pain disorders, and orgasmic disorder) has correspondence to different phases or domains of sexual function.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Sexual satisfaction is an important dimension of sexual function, although no separate diagnostic category exists for dysfunction in this dimension.

    “Sexual satisfaction is considered one of the important dimensions of sexual function, although no separate diagnostic category is provided for dysfunction in this dimension.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Differentiating the hierarchy of disorders within a given patient may be quite difficult.

    “Since differentiation of the hierarchy of disorders within a given patient may be quite difficult, instruments are needed that allow measurement of the relative strength of dysfunction within each domain.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Female sexual arousal has tended to be neglected as a target of diagnostic or empirical research, unlike male sexual arousal.

    “Unlike male sexual arousal, which is relatively easy to assess and evaluate, female sexual arousal has tended to be neglected as a target of diagnostic or empirical research.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    It has been difficult to specify what dimensions characterize female arousal and what constitutes an arousal disorder.

    “It has been difficult to specify what dimensions characterize female arousal and what constitutes an arousal disorder.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    There are no empirically validated instruments for assessing female arousal, which impedes pharmacological and psychological research in female sexual response.

    “Similarly, there are, at present, no empirically validated instruments for assessing female arousal, which impedes pharmacological and psychological research in female sexual response.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Without an objectively validated self-report instrument demonstrating reliability and validity, outcome research in female sexuality will continue to lag behind male sexuality.

    “Without an objectively validated self-report instrument that demonstrates both reliability and validity, outcome research in female sexuality will continue to lag behind that of male sexuality.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Sexual response and dysfunction involve both psychological and organic processes.

    “Sexual response and dysfunction are conceptualized as involving both psychological and organic processes; however, the American Psychiatric Association's”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test validly measures marital satisfaction.

    “Divergence of the FSFI from the Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test was greater for the FSAD group than for the controls”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The FSAD diagnosis used to classify subjects is valid.

    “differentiate between FSAD and non-FSAD subjects”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The control group represents women with normal sexual response.

    “women with normal sexual response”
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  • At baseline, there were no significant between-group differences on outcome and process measures, except that the control group had lower sexual desire.

    “Between-groups comparisons on outcome and process measures showed no signi fi cant di ff erences between the groups at baseline, with the exception of a lower level of sexual desire in the control group (t=2.44 [35], p=0.020).”

    From A feasibility trial of online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for women with provoked vestibulodynia (2023) · cites this paper as [35]

    Table 6 (Discriminant Validity) reports significant differences between FSAD patients and controls across the measured sexual-function domains. It also reports higher, not lower, desire in controls (6.9 versus 4.7; p < 0.001). These results contradict both the claimed lack of between-group differences and the claimed direction of the desire difference. (LLM, conf=0.91)

    Checked by a reasoning model — may be wrong.

    Experimental — accuracy not yet measured

  • An FSFI score of 26.55 or less indicates significant sexual problems.

    “A score of 26.55 or less indicates significant sexual problems [15, 16].”

    From Association of mindfulness with female sexual dysfunction (2022) · cites this paper as [15]

    The table in the Conclusions reports lower mean FSFI full-scale scores for patients with female sexual arousal disorder than for controls, supporting an association between lower scores and sexual problems. Neither that table nor the Discussion establishes 26.55 as a cutoff or says that a score at or below it indicates significant sexual problems (searched: 26.55, cutoff, diagnostic threshold). Page numbers were not available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.83)

    Experimental — accuracy not yet measured

  • The FSFI is a validated instrument for evaluating female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction.

    “The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire is a 19-item multidimensional self-report instrument for evaluating the main categories of female sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction (54,55).”

    From A stepped-care approach to symptomatic endometriosis management: A participatory research initiative (2018) · cites this paper as [54]

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Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.

  • Control-group married percentage does not match the count

    Minor

    The table lists 71 married controls and 131 controls overall, which gives 54.2%, not 51.6%. Even using the 130 controls with a recorded marital status gives 54.6%.

    Reported 51.6 · recomputed 54.198473

  • Satisfaction score has an incorrect minimum

    Minor

    Table 3 gives a minimum unweighted satisfaction score of 2. Applying the appendix's factor of 0.4 yields a minimum domain score of 0.8, not the reported 0.

    Reported 0 · recomputed 0.8

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Research works printed but not linked: 3

  1. International Consensus Development Conference on Female Sexual Dysfunctions: Definitions and Classifications (in press). Boston, MA 1998. Urology.
  2. World Health Organization, 1992, ICD-10: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
  3. Zuckerman M., 1973, Clin Psychol., 41, 27

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Authors
Rosen, C. B.
Venue
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2000-04
Volume
26
Issue
2
Pages
191-208
ISSN
  • 0092-623X (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-0715
DOI
10.1080/009262300278597
OpenAlex
W2112997260
Cited by
6,593
References
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FWCI
12.92
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Keywords
Female Sexual Function Index, female sexual function, female sexual arousal disorder, self-report questionnaire, psychometric validation, test-retest reliability, construct validity, discriminant validity, sexual desire, subjective arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction, sexual pain, marital satisfaction
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self-Assessment, Reproducibility of Results, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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