Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identity Scale – Revision (LGBIS-R)
Measures multidimensional aspects of sexual minority identity, including acceptance concerns, concealment, uncertainty, homonegativity, and affirmation.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identity Scale – Revision (LGBIS-R) was developed by Jonathan J. Mohr & Mark S. Kendra (2011). It is designed to measure LGB Sexual Identity. The scale is intended for use with Lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 27 items organized into 8 factors/subscales: Acceptance Concerns, Concealment Motivation, Identity Uncertainty, Internalized Homonegativity, Difficult Process, Identity Superiority, Identity Affirmation, Identity Centrality.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Concerns | 5,9,16 | 3 |
| Concealment Motivation | 1,4,19 | 3 |
| Identity Uncertainty | 3,8,14,22 | 4 |
| Internalized Homonegativity | 2,20,27 | 3 |
| Difficult Process | 12,17,23 | 3 |
| Identity Superiority | 7,10,18 | 3 |
| Identity Affirmation | 6,13,26 | 3 |
| Identity Centrality | 11,15,21,24,25 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.70 – 0.80.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 8 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.