A 15-item short form of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationship Scales

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition associated with complex psychological and interpersonal issues. The Psychological and Interpersonal Relationship Scales (PAIRS) is a valid and reliable measure of Sexual Self-Confidence, Spontaneity, and Time Concerns associated with ED and its treatment. This paper describes the development and validation of a 15-item, short form of PAIRS (SF-PAIRS). Domain scores and psychometric properties of SF-PAIRS were assessed using data from the validation studies of the full-length (23-item) PAIRS. Items in the two briefer scales (Spontaneity and Time Concerns) were identified using internal consistency analyses and crossvalidated during two multinational clinical trials and a community sample. The scales in SF-PAIRS showed good internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity, were stable over a 2-week period, and showed sensitivity to treatment. SF-PAIRS is a valid, brief measure of psychological and interpersonal outcomes associated with ED.

Sexual Intercourse Frequency in Men Presenting for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: Results from the Pan-European Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study

“…Possible answers were no attempts, 1-2 attempts, 3-4, 5-6, 7-10, or 11 or more attempts. At patients' baseline visit data we also collected on parameters including patient demographics, educational and socioeconomic status, maritial or partner status, medical history, ED treatment history and clinical status, concomitant medical conditions, use of some types of concomitant medications that have been associated with ED (antidepressants, antihypertensives, lipid-lowering agents, other cardiovascular medication, antipsychotic medication and chemotherapy), smoking and alcohol drinking habits, severity of ED (clinician-plus patientreported severity), and sexual confidence and satisfaction as determined by questions from the IIEF and the Short Form of the Psychological And Interpersonal Relationship Scale (SF-PAIRS, Swindle;Cameron, & Rosen, 2005).…”

Adjustment to Changes in Sexual Functioning Following Spinal Cord Injury: The Contribution of Men’s Adherence to Scripts for Sexual Potency

“…Indeed, failure to initiate sex because of low desire or poor erectile capacity is construed as unmasculine [40] and results in feelings of humiliation and despair [38]. For many men, erectile difficulties also precipitate depression [41], shame [42], decreased self worth [43], anger [44], low self-confidence [45], and poor self-esteem [46].…”

Understanding How Masculine Gender Scripts May Contribute to Men's Adjustment Following Treatment for Prostate Cancer

“…Indeed, failure to initiate sex because of low desire or poor erectile capacity is construed as unmasculine (Kimmel, 1996) and results in feelings of humiliation and despair (Lee & Owens, 2002). For many men, erectile difficulties also precipitate depression (Hatzichristou et al, 2005), shame (Schuetz-Mueller, Tiefer, & Melman, 1995), decreased self-worth (Korenman, 1998), anger (Feldman, Goldstein, Hatzichristou, Krane, & McKinlay, 1994), low self-confidence (Swindle, Cameron, & Rosen, 2006), and poor self-esteem (Cappelleri et al, 2005).…”