THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SEXUAL

SELF-CONCEPT QUESTIONNAIRE
William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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MULTIDIMENSIONAL SEXUAL SELF-CONCEPT
QUESTIONNAIRE
William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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I have the ability to take care of any sexual needs

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and desires that I may have.

3 I am very aware of my sexual feelings and needs.

I am motivated to avoid engaging in "risky" (i.e.,

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unprotected) sexual behavior.

The sexual aspects of my life are determined

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mostly by chance happenings.

6 I think about sex "all the time."

 I'm very assertive about the sexual aspects of my
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life.

I expect that the sexual aspects of my life will be

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positive and rewarding in the future.

I would be to blame, if the sexual aspects of my

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life were not going very well.

I notice how others perceive and react to the

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sexual aspects of my life.

11 I'm motivated to be sexually active.

If I were to experience a sexual problem, I myself

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would in control of whether this improved.

I derive a sense of self‑pride from the way I

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handle my own sexual needs and desires.

I am satisfied with the way my sexual needs are

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currently being met.

My sexual behaviors are determined largely by

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other more powerful and influential people.

Not only would I be a good sexual partner, but it's

16 quite important to me that I be a good sexual
partner.

I am afraid of becoming sexual involved with

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another person.

If I am careful, then I will be able to prevent

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myself from having any sexual problems.

I am depressed about the sexual aspects of my

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life.
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responsible for.

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21 I worry about the sexual aspects of my life.

I am competent enough to make sure that my

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sexual needs are fulfilled.

I am very aware of my sexual motivations and

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desires.

I am motivated to keep myself from having any

24 "risky" sexual behavior (e.g., exposure to sexual
diseases).

Most things that affect the sexual aspects of my

25
life happen to me by accident.

26 I think about sex more than anything else.

I'm not very direct about voicing my sexual needs

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and preferences.

I believe that in the future the sexual aspects of

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my life will be healthy and positive.

If the sexual aspects of my life were to go wrong,

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I would be the person to blame.
 I'm concerned with how others evaluate my own
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sexual beliefs and behaviors.

31 I'm motivated to devote time and effort to sex.

If I were to experiences a sexual problem, my

32 own behavior would determine whether I
improved.

I am proud of the way I deal with and handle my

33
own sexual desires and needs.

I am satisfied with the status of my own sexual

34
fulfillment.

My sexual behaviors are largely controlled by

35 people other than myself (e.g., my partner,
friends, family).

Not only would I be a skilled sexual partner, but

36 it's very important to me that I be a skilled sexual
partner.

37 I have a fear of sexual relationships.

I can pretty much prevent myself from developing

38
sexual problems by taking good care of myself.

39 I am disappointed about the quality of my sex life.

The sexual aspects of my life are determined in

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large part by my own behavior.
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Thinking about the sexual aspects of my life often
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leaves me with an uneasy feeling.

I have the skills and ability to ensure rewarding

42
sexual behaviors for myself.

I tend to think about my own sexual beliefs and

43
attitudes.

I want to avoid engaging in sex where I might be

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exposed to sexual diseases.

Luck plays a big part in influencing the sexual

45
aspects of my life.

46 I tend to be preoccupied with sex.

I am somewhat passive about expressing my own

47
sexual desires.

I do not expect to suffer any sexual problems or

48
frustrations in the future.

If I were to develop a sexual disorder, then I

49 would be to blame for not taking good care of
myself.

I am quick to notice other people's reactions to

50
the sexual aspects of my own life.

51 I have a desire to be sexually active.

 If I were to become sexually maladjusted, I myself
52
would be responsible for making myself better.

I am pleased with how I handle my own sexual

53
tendencies and behaviors.

The sexual aspects of my life are personally

54
gratifying to me.

My sexual behavior is determined by the actions

55 of powerful others (e.g., my partner, friends,
family).

Not only could I relate well to a sexual partner,

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but it's important to me that I be able to do so.

57 I am fearful of engaging sexual activity.

If just I look out for myself, then I will be able to

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avoid any sexual problems in the future.

59 I feel discouraged about my sex life.

I am in control of and am responsible for the

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sexual aspects of my life.
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61 I worry about the sexual aspects of my life.

 I am able to cope with and to handle my own
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sexual needs and wants.

I'm very alert to changes in my sexual thoughts,

63
feelings, and desires.

I really want to prevent myself from being

64
exposed to sexual diseases.

The sexual aspects of my life are largely a matter

65
of (good or bad) fortune.

66 I'm constantly thinking about having sex.

I do not hesitate to ask for what I want in a sexual

67
relationship.

I will probably experience some sexual problems

68
in the future.

If I were to develop a sexual problem, then it

69
would be my own fault for letting it happen.

I'm concerned about how the sexual aspects of

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my life appear to others.

It's important to me that I involve myself in sexual

71
activity.

If I developed any sexual problems, my recovery

72 would depend in large part on what I myself
would do.

I have positive feelings about the way I approach

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my own sexual needs and desires.

The sexual aspects of my life are satisfactory,

74
compared to most people's.
 In order to be sexually active, I have to conform
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to other more powerful individuals.

I am able to "connect" well with a sexual partner,

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and it's important to me that I am able to do so.

77 I don't have much fear about engaging in sex.

I will be able to avoid any sexual problems, if I

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just take good care of myself.

79 I feel unhappy about my sexual experiences.

The main thing which affects the sexual aspects

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of my life is what I myself do.

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I feel nervous when I think about the sexual

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aspects of my life.

I have the capability to take care of my own

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sexual needs and desires.

I am very aware of the sexual aspects of myself

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(e.g. habits, thoughts, beliefs).

I am really motivated to avoid any sexual activity

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that might expose me to sexual diseases.
 The sexual aspects of my life are a matter of fate
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(destiny).

86 I think about sex the majority of the time.

When it comes to sex, I usually ask for what I

87
want.

I anticipate that in the future the sexual aspects

88
of my life will be frustrating.

If something went wrong with my own sexuality,

89
then it would be my own fault.

I'm aware of the public impression created by my

90
own sexual behaviors and attitudes.

91 I strive to keep myself sexually active.

If I developed a sexual disorder, my recovery

92 would depend on how I myself dealt with the
problem.

I feel good about the way I express my own

93
sexual needs and desires.

94 I am satisfied with the sexual aspects of my life.

My sexual behavior is mostly determined by

95
people who have influence and control over me.

Not only am I be capable of relating to a sexual

96 partner, but it's important to me that I relate very
well.

97 I'm not afraid of becoming sexually active.

 If I just pay careful attention, I'll be able to
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prevent myself from having any sexual problems.

I feel sad when I think about my sexual

99
experiences.

My sexuality is something that I myself am in

100
charge of.
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0 0 0 0 0 0 C Sexual Self-Consciousness
0

0 0 0 0 0 0 D Motivation to Avoid Risky

0 Sex

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0 0 0 0 0 0 H Sexual Optimism 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 I Sexual Problem Self-Blame

0

0 0 0 0 0 0 J Sexual Monitoring 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 K Sexual Motivation 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 L Sexual Problem Management

0

0 0 0 0 0 0 M Sexual Esteem 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 N Sexual Satisfaction 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 O Power-Other Sexual 0
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0 0 0 0 0 0 P Sexual Self-Schemata
0

0 0 0 0 0 0 Q Fear of Sex 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 R Sexual Problem Prevention

0

0 0 0 0 0 0 S Sexual Depression 0
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QUESTIONNAIRE
William Snell, Ph.D. (1997)

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DATE 10/17/2008 22:52

Internal Sexual Control

Sexual Depression
Sexual Problem Prevention
Fear of Sex
Sexual Self-Schemata
Power-Other Sexual Control
Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual Esteem
Sexual Problem Management
Sexual Motivation
Sexual Monitoring
Sexual Problem Self-Blame
Sexual Optimism
Sexual Assertiveness
Sexual Preoccupation
Chance/Luck Sexual Control
Motivation to Avoid Risky Sex
Sexual Self-Consciousness
Sexual Self-Efficacy
Sexual Anxiety
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56 7
8 9
11
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MSSCQ TABLE OF RAW SCORES
SCORES RANGE FROM 0 TO 20
Sexual Anxiety
Sexual Self-Efficacy
Sexual Self-Consciousness
Motivation to Avoid Risky Sex
Chance/Luck Sexual Control
Sexual Preoccupation
Sexual Assertiveness
Sexual Optimism
Sexual Problem Self-Blame
Sexual Monitoring
Sexual Motivation
Sexual Problem Management
Sexual Esteem
Sexual Satisfaction
Power-Other Sexual Control
Sexual Self-Schemata
Fear of Sex
Sexual Problem Prevention
Sexual Depression
Internal Sexual Control
The tendency to feel tension, discomfort, and anxiety about the
0
sexual aspects of one’s life
The belief that one has the ability to deal effectively with the
0
sexual aspects of one’s self
The tendency to think and reflect about the nature of one’s own
0
sexuality
The motivation and the desire to avoid unhealthy patterns of
0
risky sexual behaviors
The belief that the sexual aspects of one’s life are determined
0
by chance and luck considerations
0 The tendency to think about sex to an excessive degree
The tendency to be assertive about the sexual aspects of one’s
0
life
The expectation that the sexual aspects of one’s life will be
0
positive and rewarding in the future
The tendency to blame one’s self when the sexual aspects of
0
one’s life are unhealthy, negative, or undesirable in nature
The tendency to be aware of the public impression which one’s
0
sexuality makes on others
The motivation and the desire to be involved in a sexual
0
relationship
The tendency to believe that one has the capacity/skills to
0 effectively manage and handle any sexual problems that one
might develop or encounter
The tendency to positively evaluate one’s own capacity to
0 engage in healthy sexual behaviors; to experience one’s
sexuality in a satisfying and enjoyable way
The tendency to be highly satisfied with the sexual aspects of
0
one’s life
The belief that the sexual aspects of one’s life are controlled by
0
others who are more powerful and influential than one’s self
The cognitive framework that organizes and guides the
0 processing of information about the sexual-related aspects of
oneself
0 The fear of engaging in sexual relations with another individual
The belief that one has the ability to prevent oneself from
0
developing any sexual problems or disorders
The experience of feelings of sadness, unhappiness, and
0
depression regarding one’s sex life
The belief that the sexual aspects of one’s life are determined
0
by one’s own personal control