Gay Identity Questionnaire – GIQ
Identifies the developmental stages of coming out in gay men based on Cass's Homosexual Identity Formation model.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Gay Identity Questionnaire – GIQ was developed by Stephen Brady (1983). It is designed to measure Homosexual Identity Formation. The scale is intended for use with Gay men.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 45 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Stage 1: Identity Confusion, Stage 2: Identity Comparison, Stage 3: Identity Tolerance, Stage 4: Identity Acceptance, Stage 5: Identity Pride, Stage 6: Identity Synthesis, Validity Check.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Identity Confusion | 6,17,20,25,28,31,37 | 7 |
| Stage 2: Identity Comparison | 1,12,21,23,24,29,32 | 7 |
| Stage 3: Identity Tolerance | 11,15,16,18,27,33,42 | 7 |
| Stage 4: Identity Acceptance | 2,3,7,14,35,36,44 | 7 |
| Stage 5: Identity Pride | 5,8,9,26,34,38,41 | 7 |
| Stage 6: Identity Synthesis | 10,13,19,30,39,43,45 | 7 |
| Validity Check | 4,22,40 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous True/False format.
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 Stage 3: .76, Stage 4: .71, Stage 5: .44, Stage 6: .78.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.