Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS)

Q: How many questions does the Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS) have?

The Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS) contains 60 items and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS) scored?

Scores range from 0 to 20. Interpretation levels: Low Disclosure (0-6), Moderate Disclosure (7-13), High Disclosure (14-20).

Q: Is the Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS) free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS)

Measures an individual's willingness and history of discussing various sexual topics with different target persons.

60 Questions

~15 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS) was developed by William E. Snell, Jr., Sharyn S. Belk, Dennis R. Papini, Stephen G. Clark (1989). It is designed to measure Sexual Self-Disclosure. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 60 items organized into 12 factors/subscales: Sexual Behavior, Sexual Sensations, Sexual Fantasies, Sexual Attitudes, Meaning of Sex, Negative Sexual Affect, Positive Sexual Affect, Sexual Concerns, Birth Control, Sexual Responsibility, Sexual Dishonesty, Rape.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Sexual Behavior	1,13,25,37,49	5
Sexual Sensations	2,14,26,38,50	5
Sexual Fantasies	3,15,27,39,51	5
Sexual Attitudes	4,16,28,40,52	5
Meaning of Sex	5,17,29,41,53	5
Negative Sexual Affect	6,18,30,42,54	5
Positive Sexual Affect	7,19,31,43,55	5
Sexual Concerns	8,20,32,44,56	5
Birth Control	9,21,33,45,57	5
Sexual Responsibility	10,22,34,46,58	5
Sexual Dishonesty	11,23,35,47,59	5
Rape	12,24,36,48,60	5

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 0 = Have not discussed this topic, 1 = Have slightly discussed this topic, 2 = Have moderately discussed this topic, 3 = Have mostly discussed this topic, 4 = Have fully discussed this topic.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Disclosure: 0 – 6
Moderate Disclosure: 7 – 13
High Disclosure: 14 – 20

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from .83 to .94.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

Gender *

Age *

Education Level

Country / Nationality

Instructions

This survey is concerned with the extent to which you have discussed the following 60 topics about sexuality with several different people. For each target person, indicate how much you have discussed these topics with them using the scale below.

0 Have not discussed this topic

1 Have slightly discussed this topic

2 Have moderately discussed this topic

3 Have mostly discussed this topic

4 Have fully discussed this topic

My past sexual experiences