Title

Validity and Reliability of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Working Alliance Self-Efficacy Scales

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2009

Source Publication

Training and Education in Professional Psychology

Abstract

In this paper, the authors report on the development and initial psychometric evaluation of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Working Alliance Self-Efficacy Scales (LGB-WASES) with data collected from two studies and 534 counseling trainees. Exploratory factor analysis results yielded a 32-item scale with a three-factor model (a) Emotional Bond, (b) Establishing Tasks, and (c) Setting Goals. LGB-WASES scores were internally consistent and remained stable over a 3-week period. Construct validity evidence suggests the LGB-WASES scores were (a) positively related to general perceptions of counseling self-efficacy and multicultural counseling competency, (b) negatively related to attitudes toward lesbians and gay men, and (d) unrelated to social desirability. Recommendations for future research are also discussed.

Comments

Training and Education in Professional Psychology, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2009): 37-46. DOI: 10.1037/1931-3918.3.1.37.