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Sexual Dimensions Personality Test

The Sexual Dimensions Personality Test (or “Sexy Seven” Test) was developed David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. and David M. Buss, Ph.D. to measure differences in personality on seven sex-specific dimensions. Using statistical analysis, Schmitt and Buss discovered seven scales pertaining to human sexuality, all of which displayed moderate to high levels of validity and correlated well with the scientific “Big Five” system of personality.

What are your sexual dimensions? For each of the following items, indicate how well it describes you below.

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Obscene

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The IDR-SDPT© is the property of IDR Labs International. The original research was provided by David P. Schmitt and David M. Buss. The original research is the property of David P. Schmitt and David M. Buss and the Journal of Research in Personality. The IDR-SDPT© is not the equivalent of any instruments authored by Schmitt or Buss.

The Sexual Dimensions of Personality Test is a scientific and statistically validated instrument for measuring gender stereotypes and adversarial heterosexual beliefs in the general population. The Sexual Dimensions of Personality Test does not address all possible sexual attitudes and does not purport to be exhaustive. The Sexual Dimensions of Personality Test has repeatedly been shown to measure statistically significant differences in the sexual attitudes of men and women. The original research is by Schmitt and Buss is dated, yet other researchers have confirmed its findings. The statistical analyses informing the test are broadly agreed to be scientifically valid.

Although all are designed to measure personality variation with regards to sexuality, the IDR-SDPT© should not be confused with any instruments authored by Schmitt or Buss or alternative research organizations. However, all are professionally-designed personality tests (or inventories) meant for measuring personality variation with regards to sexual attitudes in the Western world. The IDR-SDPT© is the property of IDR Labs International. The original research was provided by Schmitt and Buss and published in the Journal of Research in Personality. The authors of this online personality test are certified in the use of numerous personality tests and have worked professionally with typology and personality testing. The results of our online Sexual Dimensions of Personality Test are provided "as-is", and should not be construed as providing professional or certified advice of any kind. For more on our online personality test, please consult our Terms of Service.

References

  • Schmitt, D.P. & Buss, D.M. (2000): Sexual Dimensions of Person Description: Beyond or Subsumed by the Big Five? Journal of Research in Personality 34
  • Smith, C.V., Nezlek, J.B., Webster, G.D., & Paddock, E.L. (2007): Relationships between daily sexual interactions and domain-specific and general models of personality traits. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 24(4)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sexual Dimensions Personality Test measure?

It measures seven sex-specific personality dimensions related to human sexuality, identified by Schmitt and Buss, which correlate with the Big Five personality system.

How many questions are in the test and what do they ask?

The test contains 45 items, each asking how well a given statement describes the respondent's sexual attitudes or personality traits.

Who created the original research behind this test?

The original research was conducted by David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. and David M. Buss, Ph.D. and published in the Journal of Research in Personality.

How should results on the seven scales be interpreted?

Each scale indicates the degree to which a respondent endorses a specific sexual dimension; higher scores reflect stronger alignment with that dimension relative to the sample.

Does the test cover every aspect of sexuality?

No; the test focuses on seven statistically derived dimensions and does not address all possible sexual attitudes or claim to be exhaustive.

Sexual Dimensions Personality Test

Why Use This Test?

1. Free. This online Sexual Dimensions (or “Sexy Seven”) Test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your score on the seven empirical dimensions discovered by the researchers D.P. Schmitt and D.M. Buss.

2. Tested in several countries. The parameters utilized in the Sexual Dimensions Personality Test have been used with success in several different regions, including the USA, Canada, Africa, and several European countries.

3. Statistical controls. Test scores are logged into an anonymized database. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.

4. Based on peer-reviewed research. The present test was crafted on the basis of peer-reviewed research, as published in notable scientific journals.

5. Made by professionals. The authors of this free online personality test are certified in the use of different personality tests and have worked professionally with typology and personality testing.