Developing and Validating Thai Sexual Orientation Microaggression and Microaffirmation Scales

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/q...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 2024-11, Vol.71 (13), p.3023-3051
Main Authors: Yodlorchai, Rapinpat, Suttiwan, Panrapee, Walch, Susan, Ngamake, Sakkaphat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aggression
Bisexuality
Confirmatory factor analysis
Convergent validity
Discriminant analysis
Discriminant validity
Exploratory factor analysis
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Factor structures
Female
Gays & lesbians
Health disparities
Humans
Lesbianism
Literature reviews
Male
measurement
Measures
Mental health
microaffirmation
Microaggression
Microaggressions
Middle Aged
Mixed methods research
Psychometrics
Reliability
Reproducibility of Results
scale development
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sexual Behavior
sexual minority
Sexual orientation
Southeast Asian People
Surveys and Questionnaires
Thailand
Validity
Well being
Young Adult
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
1540-3602
DOI:10.1080/00918369.2023.2275301