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Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) Research Statistics

Assessment Information
  • Sample Adequacy: Preliminary dataset. Interpret norms cautiously.
  • Research Status: PRELIMINARY NORMATIVE DATASET
  • Items: 45
  • Dimensions: 8
  • Dataset Maturity: The current dataset achieved a maturity score of 35/100 and is classified as PRELIMINARY.

Table 1
Normative Dataset Overview
Descriptive characteristics of the current normative sample.
Participants 24
Countries Represented 6
Dataset Maturity 35/100 — PreliminaryDataset
Research Status PRELIMINARY NORMATIVE DATASET
Sample Adequacy Preliminary dataset. Interpret norms cautiously.
Data Collection Period May 22, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026
The current normative dataset consists of 24 participants collected from 6 countries.
Table 2
Score Statistics
Measures of central tendency and variability.
Mean Score 46.71%
Median Score 50
Standard Deviation 15.96
Variance 254.82
Standard Error (SEM) 3.26
Reliability (α) 0.842
Items 45
Dimensions 8
The sample demonstrated a mean score of 46.71% (Mdn = 50, SD = 15.96).
Table 3
Distribution Characteristics
Distribution shape and score dispersion indicators.
Observed Score Range 64
Maximum Observed Score 73%
Minimum Observed Score 9%
95% Confidence Interval 40.32– 53.09
Skewness -0.54
Kurtosis -0.18
Observed skewness (-0.54) and kurtosis (-0.18) provide indicators of distribution quality and normality.
Global Participation Chart Participants US 14 #1 IN 5 #2 CL 2 #3 FR 1 #4 SG 1 #5 IQ 1 #6
Global Participation Interpretation

The current dataset includes responses from 6countries . The largest contribution currently comes from US which represents approximately 58.3% of all participants. International participation enhances sample diversity and improves the generalizability of normative findings across geographic regions.

Normative Percentile Distribution

Population Median 10th Percentile 24 Population Median 25th Percentile 36 Population Median 50th Percentile 49 Population Median 75th Percentile 58 Population Median 90th Percentile 64
Normative Interpretation

The current normative dataset indicates that approximately 10% of participants scored below 24%, while 90% scored above this level. The median score was 49%, meaning that half of participants scored below this value and half scored above it. Scores of 58% or greater were achieved by approximately the highest 25% of participants, whereas scores of 64% or greater were achieved by approximately the highest 10% of participants. These percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks that can be used to contextualize individual assessment results relative to the current community sample.

Distribution Histogram

0-9 1 20-29 3 30-39 3 40-49 5 50-59 6 60-69 5 70-79 1
Distribution Interpretation

This histogram displays the distribution of participant scores across the assessment. A balanced bell-shaped pattern generally indicates good score dispersion and stronger normative utility, whereas highly skewed distributions may indicate floor effects, ceiling effects, or sample bias.

Distribution Quality

The score distribution demonstrated a skewness of -0.54 and a kurtosis of -0.18.

The score distribution appears reasonably balanced and does not currently suggest substantial departures from normality.

Reliability Analysis

0.842 Poor Acceptable Good Excellent

GOOD RELIABILITY

The assessment demonstrated good internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.842), suggesting that the assessment items measure a relatively coherent psychological construct.

Item–Total Correlations

Insufficient Sample Size

Item–total correlations are not currently reported because the assessment has fewer than 100 participant responses. Psychometric item analysis requires a larger sample to produce stable and interpretable estimates.

Current Participants: 24
Minimum Recommended: 100

Dimension Norms

Dimension Profile Mean SD 50% Functional Impairment 62.5% 49.5 Loss of Control 59.2% 29.2 Emotional Distress 58.9% 26.1 Online Sexual Activity 52.1% 18.4 Relationship Problems 50% 20.2 Sexual Preoccupation 43% 27 Background Factors 41.7% 35.1 Risky Sexual Behavior 27.6% 23.8
Dimension Interpretation

The highest scoring dimension in the current sample was Functional Impairment (62.5%). The lowest scoring dimension was Risky Sexual Behavior (27.6%). Dimensions located above the 50% reference line represent characteristics that were more strongly endorsed within the current participant sample. Standard deviations indicate the degree of variability observed across participant responses.

Research Interpretation

This psychometric dataset currently includes 24 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 46.71 with a standard deviation of 15.96, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.842). Observed skewness (-0.54) and kurtosis (-0.18) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

Ethical & Research Notice

All responses included in this dataset are collected anonymously through voluntary participation. No personally identifying information is stored. Results are intended exclusively for educational, psychometric, research, and self-reflective purposes and should not be used as clinical diagnoses. Trait Profiler continuously monitors response quality, distribution stability, and internal consistency to support ethical psychometric reporting.

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Research Citation

Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST). Trait Profiler Interactive Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://traitprofiler.com/sast/statistics/

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