Abstract
Five studies on the development of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Self-Efficacy Inventory (LGB-CSI) were conducted. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of an initial pool of 64 items yielded 5 factors that assess counselor self-efficacy to perform lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) affirmative counseling behaviors (Application of Knowledge, Advocacy Skills, Self-Awareness, Relationship, and Assessment Skills). The LGB-CSI evidenced high internal consistency; however, low test-retest reliability was found over a 2-week period. Convergent validity was supported by correlations with measures of general counseling self-efficacy and attitudes toward LGB individuals. Discriminant validity was evidenced by an absence of relations between the LGB-CSI and measures of social desirability, self-deceptive positivity, and impression management. Construct validity was supported by findings indicating varying levels of self-efficacy commensurate with status in the field. Recommendations for training interventions are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 235-251 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Counseling Psychology |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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The lesbian, gay, and bisexual affirmative counseling self-efficacy inventory (LGB-CSI) : Development, validation, and training implications. / Dillon, Frank; Worthington, Roger L.
In: Journal of Counseling Psychology, Vol. 50, No. 2, 01.04.2003, p. 235-251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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