Background and aims The past decade has seen an increased interest in understanding @entity146 and its associated features. Beyond the obvious risks for @entity2953 , there is a paucity of literature examining specific challenges encountered by hypersexual individuals. This study investigated and developed a new scale, the Hypersexual Behavior Consequences Scale (HBCS), to assess the various consequences reported among hypersexual @entity1 . Methods @entity1 were drawn from a sample of @entity1 recruited in a @entity4987 Field Trial for @entity74 ( @entity74 ). @entity1 completed the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory, a structured diagnostic interview to assess for psychopathology and @entity74 , and self-report measures of personality, life satisfaction, and the initial item pool for the HBCS. Results Factor analysis reduced the HBCS items to a single factor solution which showed high internal consistency and stability over time. Higher HBCS scores were positively correlated with higher levels of @entity10204 , impulsivity, and stress proneness and lower levels of satisfaction with life and happiness. HBCS scores among the hypersexual @entity1 were significantly higher than non-hypersexual @entity1 . Conclusions The HBCS possesses good psychometric properties and appears to capture various consequences associated with the @entity4987 proposed criteria for @entity74 . The HBCS can be used to aid clinicians and researchers in identifying consequences associated with @entity146 . The HBCS may also prove a useful tool to guide treatment interventions aimed at reducing the negative impact of hypersexuality in @entity1 populations.

Psychometric development of the XXXX consequences scale.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient', 'Participants'] @entity2953 :: ('MESH:D012749', 'Disease') :: ['sexually transmitted infections'] @entity146 :: ('MESH:D001523', 'Disease') :: ['hypersexual behavior'] @entity4987 :: ('1398', 'Species') :: ['DSM-5'] @entity10204 :: ('MESH:D021081', 'Disease') :: ['emotional dysregulation'] @entity74 :: ('MESH:D030342', 'Disease') :: ['Hypersexual Disorder', 'HD']
@entity146 :: (MESH:D001523,Disease) :: ['hypersexual behavior']
