Revision and extension of a multidimensional measure of sexual minority identity: The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale.

Abstract

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.

Health Disparities Among Common Subcultural Identities of Young Gay Men: Physical, Mental, and Sexual Health

“…The second assessed the degree to which they felt positively, or affirmed, about their sexual orientation. Both variables were measured using the Internalized Homonegativity and Affirmation subscales from the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale (Mohr & Kendra, 2011). A final item asked about the extent to which men felt connected with the gay community using a 4-item scale from "none" to "a lot".…”

Effects of Age on Spiritual Well-being and Homonegativity: Religious Identity and Practices Among LGB Persons in Portugal

“…In fact, LGB identity can differ across contexts and developmental phases (Diamont, 2005), and some people may perceive the labels used to describe sexual orientation as not descriptive of their experiences (Russel, Clarke & Clary, 2009). In response to these criticisms, LGB identity is now conceptualized as a multidimensional phenomenon and research aimed to assess it has been centered in a set of different variables, such as Age, Spiritual Well-Being and Homonegativity 6 internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation concealment, acceptance, or perception of anti-LGB bias among heterosexuals (Mohr & Kendra, 2011). …”

“…The LGBIS (Mohr & Kendra, 2011) is a revision and extension of the Lesbian and Gay Identity Scale LGIS, developed by Mohr and Fassinger in 2000. The LGBIS is a 27-item questionnaire, where participants are asked to indicate their experience as an LGB person using a 6-point rating scale, from 1 (strongly agree) to 6 (strongly disagree).…”

“…The LGBIS is a 27-item questionnaire, where participants are asked to indicate their experience as an LGB person using a 6-point rating scale, from 1 (strongly agree) to 6 (strongly disagree). This scale was designed to assess 8 dimensions of LGB identity that have been discussed in the clinical and theoretical literature: acceptance concerns, concealment motivation, identity uncertainty, internalized homonegativity, difficulty with the identity development process, identity superiority, identity affirmation, and identity centrality (Mohr & Kendra, 2011). Two studies (test-retest) developed by Mohr and Kendra (2011) have indicated a moderate to high degree of stability of the LGBIS subscale scores over a 6-week period, with a correlation coefficients ranging from .70 to .92.…”

“…This scale was designed to assess 8 dimensions of LGB identity that have been discussed in the clinical and theoretical literature: acceptance concerns, concealment motivation, identity uncertainty, internalized homonegativity, difficulty with the identity development process, identity superiority, identity affirmation, and identity centrality (Mohr & Kendra, 2011). Two studies (test-retest) developed by Mohr and Kendra (2011) have indicated a moderate to high degree of stability of the LGBIS subscale scores over a 6-week period, with a correlation coefficients ranging from .70 to .92. Chronbach's alpha scores also indicated a moderate to high levels of internal consistency (reliability from .72 to .94, for different subscales), supporting its psychometric qualities.…”