Scale Overview
The Sexual Experience Questionnaire – SEQ was developed by Erich Goode & Sandra Haber (1977). It is designed to measure Female sexual behavior and experiences. The scale is intended for use with Adult women.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Heterosexual Experience, Homosexual Experience, Masturbation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Heterosexual Experience |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
6 |
| Homosexual Experience |
7,8,9,10,11 |
5 |
| Masturbation |
12 |
1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low diversity of sexual experiences: 0 – 4
- Moderate diversity of sexual experiences: 5 – 8
- High diversity of sexual experiences: 9 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported (exploratory survey).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.