The Index of Attitudes toward Homosexuals 30 Years Later: A Psychometric Study

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      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Content Validity; Psychometrics; Homosexuality; Social Attitudes; Social Bias; Test Validity; Factor Analysis; Gender Differences; Age Differences; Religious Factors; Child Rearing; Racial Differences; Place of Residence; Urban Areas; Children; Graduate Students; Undergraduate Students; Social Work
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1049731508318553
    • ISSN:
      1049-7315
    • Abstract:
      Objective: The authors report a validation study of the Index of Attitudes toward Homosexuals (IAH) to examine its ongoing usefulness. Method: Students (n = 331) completed surveys anonymously. Exploratory factor analyses were conducted and group differences analyzed. Results: Content validity was established conceptually, and preliminary discriminant validity was established statistically. Factor analyses suggest a shortened 19-item measure ([alpha] = 0.92) with two subscales. Convergent validity was established by comparing the scores on the IAH and another measure of antigay bias. Groups differed on sex, age, religiosity, parenthood, race, and childhood urbanicity. Conclusion: The revised IAH demonstrates sound psychometric properties. It can be useful to evaluate antigay bias, it can prompt discussion, and it can be used as an outcome measure in intervention studies. (Contains 2 tables.)
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    • Number of References:
      22
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ826871