Developing and Validating Thai Sexual Orientation Microaggression and Microaffirmation Scales.

IF 2.4 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Epub Date: 2023-11-03 DOI:10.1080/00918369.2023.2275301

Rapinpat Yodlorchai, Panrapee Suttiwan, Susan Walch, Sakkaphat Ngamake

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Mental health disparities exist for sexual minority populations globally. Microaggressions and microaffirmations related to sexual orientation may negatively or positively impact well-being. Culturally validated tools are needed to assess these constructs among LGBQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer/questioning) individuals in Thailand's high-context culture. This study aimed to develop and validate the Thai Sexual Orientation Microaggressions Scale (T-SOMG) and the Thai Sexual Orientation Microaffirmations Scale (T-SOMF) to quantify experiences among LGBQ+ Thais. A mixed-methods approach was utilized. Initial scale items were derived from a literature review, expert consultation, and interviews with LGBQ+ Thais. Exploratory factor analysis (n = 164) refined the item pools. Confirmatory factor analysis (n = 200) confirmed the factor structures. Reliability and validity were examined. The final 18-item T-SOMG contained two subscales-Interpersonal and Environmental Microaggressions. The 13-item T-SOMF contained Interpersonal and Environmental Microaffirmations subscales. All scales demonstrated good model fit, reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. The T-SOMG and T-SOMF are culturally valid tools for assessing microaggressions and microaffirmations among LGBQ+ Thais. These localized scales can enable research on factors impacting LGBQ+ well-being. Further validation in diverse samples is warranted.

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泰国性取向微侵犯和微确认量表的开发和验证。

全球性少数群体的心理健康状况存在差异。与性取向相关的微侵犯和微侵犯可能对幸福感产生负面或积极影响。需要经过文化验证的工具来评估泰国高语境文化中LGBQ+（女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、酷儿/质疑）个体的这些结构。本研究旨在开发和验证泰国性取向微侵犯量表（T-SOMG）和泰国性取向微观确认量表（T-OMF），以量化LGBQ+泰国人的经历。采用了混合方法。初始量表项目来源于文献综述、专家咨询和LGBQ+Tais访谈。探索性因素分析（n = 164）细化项目池。验证性因素分析（n = 200）证实了因子结构。检验了信度和有效性。最后18个项目的T-SOMG包含两个分量表——人际和环境微侵犯。13个项目的T-SOMF包含人际和环境微观确认分量表。所有量表均显示出良好的模型拟合性、可靠性、收敛有效性和判别有效性。T-SOMG和T-SOMF是评估LGBQ+Thais之间微侵犯和微侵犯的文化有效工具。这些本地化的量表可以研究影响LGBQ+幸福感的因素。有必要对不同样本进行进一步验证。

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Homosexuality is an internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed publication devoted to publishing a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship to foster a thorough understanding of the complexities, nuances, and the multifaceted aspects of sexuality and gender. The chief aim of the journal is to publish thought-provoking scholarship by researchers, community activists, and scholars who employ a range of research methodologies and who offer a variety of perspectives to continue shaping knowledge production in the arenas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) studies and queer studies. The Journal of Homosexuality is committed to offering substantive, accessible reading to researchers and general readers alike in the hope of: spurring additional research, offering ideas to integrate into educational programs at schools, colleges & universities, or community-based organizations, and manifesting activism against sexual and gender prejudice (e.g., homophobia, biphobia and transphobia), including the promotion of sexual and gender justice.