TY - JOUR
T1 - Measurement invariance of the sexual orientation microaggression inventory across lgb males and females in taiwan
T2 - Bifactor structure fits the best
AU - Hsieh, Meng Tsang
AU - Chen, Jung Sheng
AU - Lin, Chung Ying
AU - Yen, Cheng Fang
AU - Griffiths, Mark D.
AU - Huang, Yu Te
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2021/10/2
Y1 - 2021/10/2
N2 - The present study examined the factor structure and concurrent validity of the traditional Chinese version of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory (SOMI) among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals in Taiwan. In total, 1000 self‐identified LGB individuals completed the SOMI, HIV and Homosexuality Related Stigma Scale (HHRSS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire‐II (AAQ). Different factor structures (including one‐factor, four‐factor, bifactor, and higher‐order factor structures) were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. The bifactor structure significantly outperformed all others on the SOMI. The bifactor structure with one general factor and four trait factors was found to be measurement invariant across biological sex with sat-isfactory fit indices. The SOMI general factor was significantly associated with HHRSS‐Homosexu-ality score and AAQ score. The findings indicate that the SOMI is a psychometrically sound instru-ment for Taiwan sexual minority groups. More specifically, SOMI can be used to accurately assess microaggression among LGB individuals. The measure on microaggression may also provide insights for healthcare providers about LGB individuals’ sexuality‐related stigma. Moreover, healthcare providers and relevant stakeholders can use the SOMI to understand how LGB individuals perceive and feel microaggression.
AB - The present study examined the factor structure and concurrent validity of the traditional Chinese version of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory (SOMI) among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals in Taiwan. In total, 1000 self‐identified LGB individuals completed the SOMI, HIV and Homosexuality Related Stigma Scale (HHRSS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire‐II (AAQ). Different factor structures (including one‐factor, four‐factor, bifactor, and higher‐order factor structures) were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. The bifactor structure significantly outperformed all others on the SOMI. The bifactor structure with one general factor and four trait factors was found to be measurement invariant across biological sex with sat-isfactory fit indices. The SOMI general factor was significantly associated with HHRSS‐Homosexu-ality score and AAQ score. The findings indicate that the SOMI is a psychometrically sound instru-ment for Taiwan sexual minority groups. More specifically, SOMI can be used to accurately assess microaggression among LGB individuals. The measure on microaggression may also provide insights for healthcare providers about LGB individuals’ sexuality‐related stigma. Moreover, healthcare providers and relevant stakeholders can use the SOMI to understand how LGB individuals perceive and feel microaggression.
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U2 - 10.3390/ijerph182010668
DO - 10.3390/ijerph182010668
M3 - Article
C2 - 34682410
AN - SCOPUS:85116728297
SN - 1661-7827
VL - 18
JO - International journal of environmental research and public health
JF - International journal of environmental research and public health
IS - 20
M1 - 668
ER -