Asexuality Identification Scale – Chinese Version

Description

The Asexuality Identification Scale (AIS, Yule et al., 2015) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess asexual inclinations. It has demonstrated good reliability and validity, effectively distinguishing between asexuality and HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder), based on prior research and clinical validations. The AIS consists of 12 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale that ranges from 1 (非常符合/不符合 – very true/false) to 5 (非常不符合/符合 – very untrue/true), with a maximum possible score of 60. A total score of 40 or above is considered indicative of a strong tendency towards asexuality, suggesting that the individual is more likely to identify as asexual. Previous studies confirm that this standard effectively identifies asexual individuals (Brotto et al., 2015).

Authors and Contact Email

Yule Morag A., Brotto Lori A., Gorzalka Boris B.

Purpose

The AIS is intended to assess individual experiences related to sexual attraction and behavior over a lifetime, facilitating the understanding of asexuality.

Test Year

2015

Administration Method and Scoring

Participants respond to a series of items concerning their sexual experiences and inclinations throughout their lifetime. Responses are scored on a Likert scale, with higher scores indicating a greater tendency towards asexuality. A cut-off score of 40/60 has been proposed; participants scoring 40 or above are likely to experience a lack of sexual attraction.

Reliability and Validity

The AIS has been validated through research showing good psychometric properties, effectively differentiating between asexuality and HSDD.

Factors and Subscales

Information not available.

Keywords

Asexuality, Sexual Attraction, Self-report Measure, Identification Scale, HSDD

Items in Chinese

1. 我能感受到来自他人的性吸引
2. 我对与性有关的行为缺乏兴趣
3. 我觉得我不适合常见的性取向分类，例如异性恋、同性恋或者双性恋
4. 有关性行为的想法使我感到厌恶
5. 在性方面我会被某个人吸引
6. 我很困惑别人在性关系中投入多少兴趣与时间
7. “无性的”这个词能准确的描述我的性方面的情况
8. 假如以后我的生活中不会再有性，我也心甘情愿
9. 假如我被告知以后再也不用参与任何形式的性行为，我会感到如释重负
10. 我极力回避可能会发生性行为的情景
11. 我理想中的关系不会涉及到性
12. 性在我的生活当中一点也不重要
13. 以下哪个词能更好的描述你

Items in English

1. I experience sexual attraction toward other people
2. I lack interest in sexual activity
3. I don’t feel that I fit the conventional categories of sexual orientation such as heterosexual, homosexual (gay or lesbian), or bisexual
4. The thought of sexual activity repulses me
5. I find myself experiencing sexual attraction toward another person
6. I am confused by how much interest and time other people put into sexual relationships
7. The term “nonsexual” would be an accurate description of my sexuality
8. I would be content if I never had sex again
9. I would be relieved if I was told that I never had to engage in any sort of sexual activity again
10. I go to great lengths to avoid situations where sex might be expected of me
11. My ideal relationship would not involve sexual activity
12. Sex has no place in my life
13. Which of the following best describes you?

References

苏艳辰. 无性恋初探：性行为模式、身份认同与心理健康研究[D].西南大学,2018.
Yule Morag A, Brotto Lori A, Gorzalka Boris B. A validated measure of no sexual attraction: the Asexuality Identification Scale.[J]. Psychological assessment,2015,27(1).