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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Measurement Invariance of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory across LGB Males and Females in Taiwan: Bifactor Structure Fits the Best.

Meng-Tsang Hsieh, Jung-Sheng Chen, Chung-Ying Lin, Cheng-Fang Yen, Mark D Griffiths, Yu-Te Huang

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Meng-Tsang HsiehStroke Center and Department of Neurology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2605-1813
Jung-Sheng ChenDepartment of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-3187-9479
Chung-Ying LinInstitute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2129-4242
Cheng-Fang YenDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-1156-4939
Mark D GriffithsInternational Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-8880-6524
Yu-Te HuangDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong RM543, China.

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Abstract

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 satisfactory fit indices. The SOMI general factor was significantly associated with HHRSS-Homosexuality score and AAQ score. The findings indicate that the SOMI is a psychometrically sound instrument 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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Homosexuality, FemaleSexual and Gender MinoritiesBisexualityFemaleHumansMaleSexual BehaviorTaiwanbisexualfactor analysisgaylesbianmental healthmicroaggressionsexual orientationTaiwan

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PMCPMC8536138

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