Spanish adaptation and validation of sexual distress scale in Colombian population

• Mayra Gómez-Lugo ^[1] ; Nathalie Villalba-Ríos ^[1] ; Carlos Valbuena-Vargas ^[1] ; Alejandro Saavedra-Roa ^[1]
  1. [1] Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz

     Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz

     Colombia

     
• Localización: International journal of clinical and health psychology, ISSN 1697-2600, Vol. 24, Nº. 2, 2024, págs. 271-280
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Background/Objective The adaptation and validation of measures to assess Sexual Distress (SD) are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Spanish Sexual Distress Scale (SDS) in a Colombian sample and provide a percentile ranking score for a comprehensive understanding of sexual distress among the population.

    Method Five hundred ninety-six people from Colombia (50.08 % women; 49.92 % men) aged 18–60 participated in the study. Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses and a convergent validity analysis were performed.

    Results The SDS showed a high internal consistency (Ω = .95, α = .94) and a unidimensional model. Significative correlations were found between the SDS and related measures with sexual functioning, further supporting its convergent validity.

    Conclusions The SDS is a valid and reliable measure to evaluate SD in Colombians, with implications for clinical practice and sexual health research. More investigations are needed to address the limitations, strengthen the validity and reliability of the scale, and develop specific interventions based on its results.