title: Psychometric Properties of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Scale-Turkish (LGBIS-TR).
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.
authors.affiliation: a Counseling & Human Services , Old Dominion University , Norfolk , Virginia , USA.
authors.forename: Gülşah
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kemer
authors.affiliation: b Department of Educational Sciences , Kocaeli University , Izmit , Turkey.
authors.forename: Ezgi Toplu
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Demirtaş
authors.affiliation: c Clinical Mental Health Counseling , Hodges University , Fort Myers , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Amber L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Pope
authors.affiliation: d Department of Educational Sciences , Çukurova University , Adana , Turkey.
authors.forename: Esra
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ummak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D000072339:Sexual and Gender Minorities / Q000523:psychology*; D014421:Turkey; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Collectivistic and individualistic cultures; Turkey; and bisexual (LGB) identity; confirmatory factor analysis (CFA); gay; lesbian; non-Western society; scale adaptation; validity and reliability