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The Development of an Internalized Homonegativity Inventory for Gay Men

2001; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 41; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1300/j082v41n02_04

1540-3602

Wayne A. Mayfield,

African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues

Abstract Because existing scales measuring internalized homone-gativity suffer from various content validity flaws, a more valid instrument is needed. The purpose of this study was to develop and provide preliminary reliability and validity evidence for the Internalized Homo-negativity Inventory (IHNI), which measures internalized homonegativ-ity in gay men. Forty-two items were initially generated from a construct definition and were administered to 241 gay men living in the U.S. Exploratory factor analyses suggested that 23 items loaded on 3 sub-scales, which were labeled Personal Homonegativity, Gay Affirmation, and Morality of Homosexuality. IHNI scores correlated in expected directions and magnitude with measures of extroversion, emotional stability, stage of gay identity development, and another internalized homone-gativity instrument. Implications of the three-factor structure of the IHNI for the conceptualization of internalized homonegativity are discussed.