Table 1.
Final items for the Satisfaction with Sex Life Scale—Revised and descriptive statistics
| Items | All | Single | Partnered | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | |
| 1. In most ways, my sexual life is close to my ideal | 3.65 (1.94) | 2.78 (1.73) | 4.47 (1.75) | 3.52 (1.91) | 3.88 (1.96) |
| 2. The conditions of my sexual life are excellent | 3.73 (1.91) | 2.81 (1.66) | 4.59 (1.72) | 3.60 (1.91) | 3.95 (1.89) |
| 3. I am satisfied with my sexual life | 4.03 (1.88) | 3.20 (1.75) | 4.83 (1.64) | 3.90 (1.86) | 4.25 (1.89) |
| 4. My sexual life meets my expectations | 3.90 (1.89) | 3.08 (1.75) | 4.68 (1.68) | 3.75 (1.87) | 4.11 (1.90) |
M = mean; SD = standard deviation. Items were assessed on a 7-point scale. The following instruction was presented to the participants: “Please indicate how well each statement reflects your thoughts and feelings about your sex life (including all the sexual activities you may or may not be engaging in).”