Psychometric Properties of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale–Turkish (LGBIS-TR). Issue 12 (15th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kemer, Gülşah; Demirtaş, Ezgi Toplu; Pope, Amber L.; Ummak, Esra
• Is Part Of: Journal of homosexuality. Volume 64:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 1632
• Page End: 1649
• Publication Date: 2017-10-15
• Subjects: Collectivistic and individualistic cultures -- confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) -- non-Western society -- lesbian -- gay -- and bisexual (LGB) identity -- scale adaptation -- Turkey -- validity and reliability; Homosexuality -- Periodicals; 306.766
• DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2016.1249741
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-8369

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of the current study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale (LGBIS; Mohr & Kendra, 2011) in a Turkish sample. Three hundred and ten LGB individuals participated and completed the Turkish version of the LGBIS (LGBIS-TR) along with the Satisfaction with Life, Positive and Negative Affect, and Self-Compassion Scales. Confirmatory factor analysis results yielded a good-fit for eight subscales of the LGBIS-TR. We also obtained satisfactory criterion validity and internal consistency reliability. Based on this initial study, the LGBIS-TR appears to be a psychometrically sound instrument to gauge LGB individuals' identity experiences in Turkey. We discuss the results along with previous findings and limitations of the study, and we provide implications for further research and practice.