Sexual Orientation Myhts Scale (SOMS): Development, validity and reliability in Turkey

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this study is to develop the Sexual Orientation Myths Scale (SOMS) and to specify its validity and reliability. Design and Methods: This is a methodological research. Voluntary participiants studying at a state university in Turkey constituted the samples of the research. Findings: The Cronbach's ? coefficient of the scale is 0.85. In the factor analysis carried out with the remaining 19 items on the scale, a five-factor structure that explained 57.628% of the variance and had a factor loading value of above 0.40 emerged. Factorial model of scale was found an excellent fit. Practice Implications: The scale can be beneficial for individuals to determine their adoption levels of sexual orientation-related myths and for providing data for health education programs planned to be created. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.