Abstract
Three studies were conducted to develop and assess the Homonegative Microaggressions Scale (HMS), a new measure applying Sue et al.'s (2007) taxonomy of microaggressions among racial minorities to sexual minorities. Study 1 assessed content validity through consultation with experts on lesbian, gay, bisexual discrimination and measures of discrimination and a small pilot study. As a result, items were added or reworded (for clarity and reading level), finalizing a measure of 45 items. Study 2 provided evidence of reliability as well as discriminant and convergent validity by comparing the HMS to similar and dissimilar measures. Finally, Study 3 examined criterion-related validity by assessing the relationship between homonegative microaggressions and self-esteem, negative feelings about one's gay identity, and difficulty in the process of developing gay identity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 34-54 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Cross cultural counseling
- Homosexuality
- Minority groups
- Sexual orientation
- Victimization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health