THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SEXUAL APPROACH

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William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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MULTIDIMENSIONAL SEXUAL APPROACH
QUESTIONNAIRE
William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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I was sexually attracted to my partner When sex with my partner isn't

1 29
immediately after we first met. going right, I become upset.

If my sexual relationship with my

I feel a strong sexual "chemistry"
2 30 partner ended, I would become
toward my partner.
extremely despondent and depressed.

I have a very intense and satisfying
3 31
sexual relationship with my partner.
Sometimes I am so sexually
attracted to my partner that I simply
can't sleep.

When my partner sexually ignores me,

4 I was sexually meant for my partner. 32
I feel really sick.

I became sexually involved rather
5 33
quickly with my partner.
I have a strong sexual
6 34
understanding of my partner.
My partner fits my notion of the ideal
7 35
sexual partner.
I try to keep my partner a little
8 uncertain about my sexual 36
commitment to him/her.
I believe that what my partner doesn’t
9 know about my sexual activity won't 37
hurt him/her.
I have not always told my partner
10 about my previous sexual 38
experiences.
I could end my sexual relationship with
11 39
my partner rather easily and quickly.
My partner wouldn't like hearing
12 about some of the sexual 40
experiences I've had with others.
When my partner becomes too
13 sexually involved with me, I want to 41
back off a little.
Since my partner and I started
having sex, I have not been able to
concentrate on anything else.
If my partner became sexually
involved with someone else, I wouldn't
be able to take it.
If my partner doesn’t have sex with
me for a while, I sometimes do
stupid things to get his/her sexual
attention.
If my partner were having a sexual
difficulty, I would definitely try to help
as much as I could.
I would rather have a sexual
problem myself than let my partner
suffer through one.
I could never be sexually satisfied
unless first my partner was sexually
satisfied.
I am usually willing to forsake my
own sexual needs in order to let my
partner achieve her/his own sexual
needs.
My partner can use me the way s/he
chooses in order for him/her to be
sexually satisfied.
When my partner is sexually
dissatisfied with me, I still accept
him/her without reservations.
 I like playing around with a number
I would do practically any sexual
14 of people, including my partner and 42
activity that my partner wanted.
others.

The sexual relationship between

It would bother me if my sexual
15 myself and my partner started off 43
partner neglected my needs.
rather slowly.

If I were to make love with a sexual

I had to "care" for my partner before
16 44 partner, I'd take that person's needs
I could make love to him/her.
and feelings into account.

If a sexual partner were to do

I expect to always be a friend of my
17 45 something sensual for me, I'd try to
sexual partner.
do the same for him/her.

The sex I have with my partner is I expect a sexual partner to be

18 better because it was preceded by a 46 responsive to my sexual needs and
long friendship. feelings.

I was a friend of my sexual partner I would be willing to go out of my

19 47
before we became lovers. way to satisfy my sexual partner.

The sex my partner and I have is

If I were feeling sexually needy, I'd ask
20 based on a deep friendship, not 48
my sexual partner for help.
something mystical and mysterious.

Sex with my partner is highly satisfying

If a sexual partner were to ignore
21 because it developed out of a good 49
my sexual needs, I'd feel hurt.
friendship.

Before I made love with my partner, I think people should feel obligated to
22 I spent time evaluating his/her 50 repay an intmate partner for sexual
career potential. favors.

I planned my life in a cereful manner
23
before I chose my sexual partner.
I would feel somewhat exploited if
51 an intimate partner failed to repay
me for a sexual favor.

One of the reasons I chose my I would probably keep track of the

24 sexual partner is because of our 52 times a sexual partner asked me for a
similar backgrounds. sensual pleasure.

Before I made love with my sexual When a person receives sexual

25 partner, I considered how s/he would 53 pleasures from another, s/he ought
reflect on my family. to repay that person right away.

It's best to make sure things are

It was important to me that my
26 54 always kept "even" between two
sexual partner be a good parent.
people in a sexual relationship.

I would do a special sexual favor for

I thought about the implications of my
27 career before I made love with my
sexual partner.
an intimate partner, only if that
55
person did some special sexual
favors for me.

If my sexual partner performed a

I didn’t have sex with my partner
28 until after I had considered our
hereditary backgrounds.
sexual request for me, I would
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probably feel that I'd have to repay
him/her later on.

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MULTIDIMENSIONAL SEXUAL APPROACH
QUESTIONNAIRE
William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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DATE 10/17/2008 22:52

romantic approach 0 romantic approach to a sexual relationship, or an approach that is

idealistic, selfless, and somewhat possessive about love relationships;

game-playing approach to a sexual relationship, or an approach that

game-playing approach 0 is lighthearted, insincere, deceptive which may lack passion, altruism
and romance in the relationship;

friendship approach to a sexual relationship , or the approach

friendship approach 0 embodied in the companionate sexual style where friendship and sex are
merged in an intimate relationship;

practical approach 0 practical or pragmatic approach to a sexual relationship , or the

strategic “shopping list” approach to the selection of sexual partners;

possessive, dependent approach to a sexual relationship , or the

possessive approach 0 approach that is undiscriminating, yet with an ambivalent yearning for a
“spiritual” and constantly reassuring partner;

altruistic approach to a sexual relationship , or the approach defined

altruistic approach 0 by an idyllic and somewhat idealistic perspective, tempered in part by
sexual attitudes that underscore the need for responsiveness and
responsibility;

communal-caring approach to a sexual relationship, or the approach

communal-caring approach 0 typified with a considerate, sensitive style that values interpersonal,
communal orientation toward sexual relationships; and

exchange approach to a sexual relationship , or the approach

exchange approach 0 monitored against the backdrop of exchange principles, i.e. an attempt
to maximize one’s personal gains and minimize the degree of emotional
involvement and interpersonal commitment.
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altruistic approach

possessive approach

practical approach

friendship approach

game-playing approach

romantic approach

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