New Sexual Satisfaction Scale – NSSS
A multi-dimensional self-report measure of sexual satisfaction designed to be independent of gender, sexual orientation, and relationship status.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale – NSSS was developed by Aleksandar Å tulhofer, Vesna BuÅ¡ko, Pamela Brouillard (2010). It is designed to measure Sexual Satisfaction. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Ego-Focused, Partner and Activity-Focused, Short Version (NSSS-S).
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Ego-Focused | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 | 10 |
| Partner and Activity-Focused | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 | 10 |
| Short Version (NSSS-S) | 2,3,5,6,8,10,11,12,14,17,19,20 | 12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all Satisfied, 2 = A Little Satisfied, 3 = Moderately Satisfied, 4 = Very Satisfied, 5 = Extremely Satisfied.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 20 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Full NSSS Score Range (higher scores indicate greater satisfaction): 20 – 100
- Short Form NSSS-S Score Range (higher scores indicate greater satisfaction): 12 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of α = .94-.96 (Full scale), α = .90-.93 (Short version).
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.