Measuring Workplace Discrimination among Sexual and Gender Minority Workers

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Ashley N. Cabacungan (Creator)

Beth H. Chaney (Creator)

Joseph G. L. Lee (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: As inequities in health for sexual and gender minority (SGM; eg , lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender [LGBT]) populations become increasingly well documented , it is important to investigate causes of inequities to inform intervention work. One area of importance is in employment discrimination , as there are limited or no protections against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in approximately half of US states. We sought to assess the internal consistency and validity of a brief , adapted scale to measure SGM workplace discrimination. Methods: We modified an existing workplace age discrimination scale to assess SGM workplace discrimination. We assessed internal consistency , criterion validity , construct validity , and conducted a confirmatory factor analysis. Data came from a convenience sample of employed , SGM-identified adults (N = 124) attending a pride festival in Durham , NC , in September 2016. Results: The 5-item scale was significantly associated with poorer health , greater internalized homonegativity , reporting workplace bullying , SGM isolation , gender expression discrimination , and having filed a formal complaint of workplace discrimination. The scale had a single factor solution. Conclusions: This 5-item scale may be useful in efficiently documenting and addressing SGM workplace discrimination; it assesses material forms of discrimination (eg , pay and job tasks assigned) against SGM employees.

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Other

Language: English

Date: 2019

Keywords

EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, LGBT ISSUES, SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITIES, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION, WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

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