ERIC Number: EJ933828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0167
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Revision and Extension of a Multidimensional Measure of Sexual Minority Identity: The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale
Mohr, Jonathan J.; Kendra, Matthew S.
Journal of Counseling Psychology, v58 n2 p234-245 Apr 2011
Two studies were conducted to investigate a revised and extended version of the Lesbian and Gay Identity Scale (Mohr & Fassinger, 2000): the 27-item Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale (LGBIS). This revision features more inclusive and less stigmatizing language than the previous version and includes 2 new subscales assessing identity affirmation and centrality. In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis (n = 297) and a confirmatory factor analysis (n = 357) supported an 8-factor solution assessing acceptance concerns, concealment motivation, identity uncertainty, internalized homonegativity, difficulty with the identity development process, identity superiority, identity affirmation, and identity centrality. Predicted associations with measures of identity-related constructs and psychosocial functioning provided preliminary validity evidence for LGBIS scores in a college student population. Study 2 (N = 51) provided evidence of the test-retest and internal consistency reliability of LGBIS scores. These studies suggest that the LGBIS may offer researchers an efficient means of assessing multiple dimensions of sexual orientation minority identity. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis, Homosexuality, Minority Groups, Sexual Identity, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Language Usage, Social Attitudes, Social Bias, Prediction, College Students, Scores, Identification (Psychology), Life Style, Test Construction, Self Esteem, Psychometrics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Marlowe Crowne Social Desirability Scale; Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure; Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
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