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The Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale: a rational/theoretical approach
1Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, College of Education, Georgia State University, Atlanta 30303-3083, USA.
Journal of Homosexuality
|August 3, 2001
Summary
A new Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale (LIHS) was developed and validated. Findings confirm the LIHS reliably and validly measures internalized homophobia in lesbians, aiding research and practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Internalized homophobia presents unique challenges for lesbian individuals.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of this experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new scale, the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale (LIHS).
- To provide a reliable and valid instrument for assessing internalized homophobia specifically in lesbians.
Main Methods:
- Rational/theoretical approach to test construction.
- Development of a 52-item measure with five subscales.
- Psychometric evaluation using a sample of 303 female participants.
Main Results:
- The Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale (LIHS) demonstrated strong reliability and validity.
- The scale effectively measures internalized homophobia in the target population.
- Subscale analysis provided nuanced insights into different facets of internalized homophobia.
Conclusions:
- The LIHS is a psychometrically sound instrument for research and clinical practice.
- The scale can facilitate a better understanding of internalized homophobia among lesbians.
- Further research and clinical applications are recommended to utilize the LIHS.