Scale Overview & Construct
4-item scale measuring the frequency of sexual difficulties — interest, relaxation/enjoyment, arousal, and physical response.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. The source instrument has separate parallel item sets for men and women (9 items total); this implementation merges the equivalent male/female items into gender-neutral phrasing (matching the same approach used for the Portrait Values Questionnaire elsewhere on this platform), since this platform does not support conditional branching by respondent gender.
License: Public Domain (original scale); CC BY 4.0 (implementation). Citation: Sherbourne, C. D. (1992). Social functioning: sexual problems measures. In Measuring Functioning and Well-Being: The Medical Outcomes Study Approach. Duke University Press. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOS Sexual Problems Measure?
4-item scale measuring the frequency of sexual difficulties — interest, relaxation/enjoyment, arousal, and physical response.
How long does the MOS Sexual Problems Measure take?
It takes about 2 minutes to answer all 4 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.