A New Measure of Internalized Sexual Stigma Invariant for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals

Poster Session V

Friday May 23, 2025 (19:30 - 20:30 ET)
Keyword: LGBTQ+

Abstract: The purpose here was to introduce a new measure of internal sexual stigma.  First, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) indicated good fit for two factors: internal conflict and societal stigma.  Second, the CFA model was tested and confirmed invariant across lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.