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Abstract
To support research and interventions using a positive, strength-based framework of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) identities in China, this study translates the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Positive Identity Measure (LGB-PIM) into Standard Chinese and evaluating its reliability and validity among Chinese sexual minorities. Following Brislin’s standardized translation procedures (translation, back-translation, cultural adaptation, and pretesting), the scale retained 25 items across 5 dimensions. A convenience sample of 392 participants underwent assessments of internal consistency (α = 0.92), retest reliability (α = 0.80), structural validity (68.54% variance explained), and construct validity. The five-dimensional structure showed robust convergent validity (AVE > 0.50, CR > 0.70), and construct validity was supported through convergent positive associations with positive well-being indicators and discriminant nonsignificant links to distress indicators. The scale demonstrated strong reliability, and all model fit measures met acceptable standards. The study concludes that the C-LGB-PIM is a reliable tool for assessing LGB positive identity in China, aiding researchers in creating culturally sensitive interventions and laying the groundwork for future research to enhance the psychological well-being of LGB individuals in China and globally.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2502499
Repository Citation
Yang, Yawen; Riggle, Ellen D. B.; Wang, Fang; Wu, Mengyan; Sun, Ye; Liu, Huilan; and Dai, Lisha, "Chinese Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Positive Identity Measure (C-LGB-PIM)" (2026). Gender and Women's Studies Faculty Publications. 8.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gws_facpub/8
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