OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity and reliability parameters of the Turkish version of the Sexual Complaints Screener for Men (SCS-M) which is a promising brief measure to assess sexual problems in daily practice. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted online. Data was collected through an online validated and content specific questionnaire via self-reporting. In total, 230 male participants between the ages of 18 and 25 submitted the questionnaire. SCS-M was translated into Turkish and applied with the International Index of Erectile Function, the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The p-value was evaluated statistically significant at p < 0.05. RESULTS: The average age of participants was 21.89 ± 2.08. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale was 0.818. Correlation analysis between SCS-M, IIEF and IIEF sub-scales were statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Turkish version of the SCS-M presented good psychometric parameters. SCS-M is a valid and reliable measure for the screening and evaluation of sexual complaints. It was additionally identified as a valuable contributor to the short measures in assessing male sexual problems in research and clinical practice.

Objective This study aims to assess the psychometric values of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-Revised (GADS-R) which measures the intensity and duration of worry, various coping and avoidance strategies to cope with worrying, and positive and negative metacognitive beliefs about worrying.Methods 114 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and 198 healthy controls were included in the study. These patients were diagnosed according to DSM-IV TR, and the primary diagnosis of the patients was generalized anxiety disorder which was confirmed via SCID I and II, subsequently. Sociodemographic form, GADS-R total and subscale scores, and Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Scale (GAD-7), and Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) were used to assess validity, reliability and cut-off point.Results GADS-R total and subscale scores and MCQ-30, BDI, BAI, GAD-7, and PSWQ were found to be statistically higher in the patients with GAD compared to a healthy control group. GADS-R has five factors and showed relatively acceptable sensitivity and specificity for detecting anxiety disorders at a cut-off point of 1188.Conclusion The GADS-R is a valid and reliable scale that can be used in the Turkish population as an assessment tool.

OBJECTIVE: The Sexual Complaints Screener for Women (SCS-W) is a brief, practical and up-to-date scale which assesses sexual problems parallel with the current diagnostic manuals. The SCS-W consists of 10 questions which assess a variety of sexual dysfunctions and potential distress experienced at the time of and the last six months leading to the evaluation. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability parameters of the Turkish version of the SCS-W. METHODS: Cross-sectional study included 352 women between the ages of 18 and 25 who voluntarily completed the survey, 316 of which were included in the analysis. Data was collected through specific questionnaires including the Female Sexual Function Index, the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), the Turkish translation of SCS-W, and a sociodemographic form. The Cronbach Alpha Test was used to calculate the internal consistency and the Pearson Correlation Test was used for total score correlations as well as to determine cross-validity. An explanatory factor analysis was applied to identify the validity of the scale. RESULTS: The average age of participants in the study was 21.17 ± 1.87. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale was 0.895, and the correlation coefficient for most of the items was found to be higher than 0.50. Correlation analysis between the SCS-W and the FSFI total score and subscales were statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The SCS-W has credible psychometric values for validity and reliability to screen and evaluate sexual complaints. To sum up, the SCS-W is a practical assessment tool with the considerable advantages of delivering cost-effective evaluation of female sexual problems in clinical settings, research, and daily practice.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Couple Protocol on the relationship-satisfaction, depression, and anxiety levels of couples. This protocol differs from standard EMDR procedures in that the partners are together in the treatment session, and engage in bidirectional stimulation simultaneously. The treatment targets are disturbing events that the couples have experienced together. Couples have the opportunity to accept, recognize, and witness each other's recovery process during the session. The EMDR Couple Protocol consists of eight phases, and it was developed for couples wanting to improve their relationship. The study sample consisted of 18 couples suitable for the application of the EMDR Couple Protocol. Treatment was provided by an EMDR Europe Level 2 EMDR psychotherapist to the couples. The mean number of sessions was 14.27 ± 4.04. The couples showed significant improvement between pre-EMDR, post-EMDR, and at three months follow-up with large effect sizes for relationship satisfaction (η ² = 0.944), depression (η ² = 0.385), and anxiety (η ² = 0.258). The present study evaluating the effectiveness of the EMDR Couple Protocol showed a positive effect on the relationship-satisfaction, depression and anxiety symptoms of the couples. The EMDR Couple Protocol appeared to be safe and effective.