Development of a cross-cultural scale on attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity (AGSD)
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A new scale was developed and validated to measure attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity in Ecuador. This tool offers a culturally relevant measure for Latin American populations, enhancing research in this area.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background
- Attitudes towards gender and sexual diversity are influenced by social, psychological, and cultural factors.
- Existing measurement instruments for these attitudes in Latin America are limited and lack cultural specificity.
- There is a need for a culturally relevant scale to assess attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity in Ecuador.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop and validate a culturally relevant scale for assessing attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity in Ecuador.
- To provide a psychometrically sound instrument for use in Latin American contexts.
- To facilitate research on social, psychological, and behavioral aspects of these attitudes.
Main Methods
- The study involved two phases: exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
- Data were collected from 225 psychology students in Study 1 (EFA) and 362 students in Study 2 (CFA).
- The final scale consists of 18 items distributed across three identified factors.
Main Results
- The scale demonstrated good psychometric properties, including acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.74-0.77).
- Factor loadings ranged from 0.56 to 0.87, indicating a robust scale structure.
- Three distinct factors were identified: social coexistence, moral and pathological views, and stereotypes.
Conclusions
- The developed scale is a valuable tool for assessing attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity in Latin American populations.
- The scale offers a comprehensive measure across social, psychological, and behavioral contexts.
- Further research is recommended to test the scale's generalizability across broader populations and other Latin American countries.
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