Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation of Novel Measures of Therapist Practice Related to LGBTQ+ Clients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Culturally competent and equitable mental healthcare for LGBTQ+ people is critical for addressing mental health inequities for this population. Tools to assess therapists' practice with LGBTQ+ clients are needed for research and clinical efforts related to mental healthcare equity goals.

Methods

We conducted a preliminary assessment of the reliability and validity of a novel 28-item self-report measure assessing therapist practice with LGBTQ+ clients. We examined the construct validity using factor analyses, the convergent and criterion validity using intercorrelations with LGBTQ-affirming knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes, and the internal consistency using Cronbach alpha.

Results

Our overall total LGBTQ+ practice measure demonstrated excellent inter

SUBMITTER: Turpin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10779343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature