Sex Anxiety Inventory (Revised) – SAI-R
Measures levels of sexual anxiety across private, social, and casual/extramarital contexts.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Sex Anxiety Inventory (Revised) – SAI-R was developed by L. H. Janda & E. E. O’Grady (1980). It is designed to measure Sex Anxiety. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 27 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Private sexual behaviours, cognitions, and emotions, Extramarital or casual sex, Sexual behaviours in social situations.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Private sexual behaviours, cognitions, and emotions | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,16,17,23 | 11 |
| Extramarital or casual sex | 1,13,18,20,21,22,27 | 7 |
| Sexual behaviours in social situations | 9,11,12,14,15,19,24,25 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: a = Option A, b = Option B.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 27. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Sex Anxiety: 0 – 9
- Moderate Sex Anxiety: 10 – 18
- High Sex Anxiety: 19 – 27
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.