The Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale: a rational/theoretical approach
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1Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, College of Education, Georgia State University, Atlanta 30303-3083, USA.
Abstract:
This article reports the development and psychometric properties of a new scale that measures internalized homophobia in lesbians: the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale (LIHS). This 52-item measure was developed using a rational/theoretical approach of test construction and includes five subscales. Research findings, based on a sample of 303 female participants, supported the reliability and validity of the LIHS in assessing internalized homophobia in lesbians. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
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