Sex Anxiety Inventory – SAI
Measures generalized anxiety and discomfort related to sexual situations, thoughts, and behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Sex Anxiety Inventory – SAI was developed by Janda, L. H., & O’Grady, E. E. (1980). It is designed to measure Sex Anxiety. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items.
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 25. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Sex Anxiety: 0 – 8
- Moderate Sex Anxiety: 9 – 17
- High Sex Anxiety: 18 – 25
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
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.