Mots-clés
psychometrics
anxiety
flourishing
cisgender
Comment citer
Résumé
Internalized homonegativity is the internalized rejection of sexual orientation, may affect the well-being of cisgender homosexuals. This study examines the validity and reliability of the IHN-9 Model to measure this construct in cisgender homosexual men in Lima, Peru. The adapted Peruvian model of the Internalized Homonegativity scale was adjusted, eliminating an item with high modification to improve internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analyses were applied and the relationships with anxiety and personal flourishing were evaluated. The IHN-9 showed higher internal consistency (α=.82, ω=.82) and better fit compared to the previously proposed model. The IHN-9 Model proves to be a reliable and accurate tool for measuring internalized homonegativity in cisgender homosexual men. Its greater consistency and improved fit suggest that it is a more effective tool for assessing this construct and understanding its impact on psychological well-being.
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