YSEX? Questionnaire

Test:YSEX? Questionnaire
Link:
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https://psytests.org/result?v=sneu_jMSlZnWZ7Gph-b

Test scores

Physical Reasons
][2.45][1
1.8
Stress Reduction
][25][1
2.3
Pleasure
][3.55][1
1.1
Physical Desirability
][2.15][1
1.4
Experience Seeking
][2.55][1
2.0
Goal Attainment
][1.65][1
1.5
Resources
][1.55][1
1.4
Social Status
][1.55][1
1.5
Revenge
][1.75][1
1.8
Utilitarian
][1.95][1
1.2
Emotional
][2.55][1
2.1
Love and Commitment
][2.75][1
2.0
Expression
][2.25][1
2.1
Insecurity
][1.95][1
2.5
Self-Esteem Boost
][1.95][1
2.9
Duty/Pressure
][1.95][1
3.0
Mate Guarding
][2.15][1
1.2
average ⇒ high score

norms by authors (n=1000+)

Higher scores indicate stronger endorsement of the corresponding sexual motivation.


• Stress Reduction – motivation to relieve tension, reduce stress, or improve mood.

• Pleasure – motivation to experience physical enjoyment and sexual gratification.

• Physical Desirability – motivation related to feeling attractive, desired, or sexually appealing.

• Experience Seeking – motivation to seek novelty, excitement, and new sexual experiences.

• Resources – motivation to obtain material benefits, favors, or other resources.

• Social Status – motivation related to reputation, popularity, prestige, or social standing.

• Revenge – motivation to retaliate, hurt, or get back at another person.

• Utilitarian – motivation to achieve practical or instrumental goals through sexual activity.

• Love and Commitment – motivation to express love, strengthen emotional bonds, and reinforce commitment.

• Expression – motivation to express feelings, affection, or emotional closeness.

• Self-Esteem Boost – motivation to enhance self-confidence, self-worth, or feelings of desirability.

• Duty/Pressure – motivation arising from obligation, expectations, pressure, or a desire to avoid conflict.

• Mate Guarding – motivation to maintain a romantic relationship or reduce the risk of losing a partner.


The higher-order factors summarize broader categories of sexual motivation:

• Physical Reasons – reflects motivations related to physical pleasure, attraction, arousal, and sensation seeking.

• Goal Attainment – reflects motivations focused on obtaining personal, social, or practical benefits.

• Emotional – reflects motivations related to love, intimacy, affection, and emotional expression.

• Insecurity – reflects motivations associated with self-esteem concerns, relationship insecurity, pressure, or fear of negative outcomes.

References

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