Identity resilience IRI_SE_On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
IRI_SE_I feel I do not much have much to be proud of.*
IRI_SE_I certainly feel useless at times.*
IRI_SE_All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.*
IRI_SEF_I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough.
IRI_SEF_If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.
IRI_SEF_I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events.
IRI_SEF_Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations.
IRI_CON_My past and present flow seamlessly together.
IRI_CON_My present is a simply continuation of the past.
IRI_CON_There is continuity between my past and present.
IRI_CON_My past merges nicely into my present.
IRI_DIS_I feel unique
IRI_DIS_I cannot think of many special characteristics that distinguish me from others.*
IRI_DIS_I think the characteristics that make me up are different from others' characteristics.
IRI_DIS_I feel that some of my characteristics are completely unique to me.
stigma sensitivity LGBIS_SS_I often wonder whether others judge me for my sexual orientation
LGBIS_SS_I think a lot about how my sexual orientation affects the way people see me
LGBIS_SS_I can’t feel comfortable knowing that others judge me negatively for my sexual orientation
identity superiority LGBIS_IS_I feel that LGB people are superior to heterosexuals
LGBIS_IS_I look down on heterosexuals
LGBIS_IS_Straight people have boring lives compared with LGB people
minority stress measure community connectedness MSM_CC_I feel connected to other LGBT people.
MSM_CC_I feel like I am a part of the LGBT community.
MSM_CC_I feel that I could find information and pamphlets on LGBT issues.
MSM_CC_I feel that I could find professional services for LGBT issues if I needed to.
MSM_CC_I feel that I could find a public space that is supportive of LGBT activities
social support belonging ISEL_BEL_If I wanted to go on a trip for a day (for example, to the country or mountains), I would have a hard time finding someone to go with me
appriasal ISEL_APP_I feel that there is no one I can share my most private worries and fears with
tangible ISEL_TAN_If I were sick, I could easily find someone to help me with my daily chores
ISEL_APP_There is someone I can turn to for advice about handling problems with my family.
ISEL_BEL_If I decide one afternoon that I would like to go to a movie that evening, I could easily find someone to go with me
ISEL_APP_When I need suggestions on how to deal with a personal problem, I know someone I can turn to.
ISEL_BEL_I don't often get invited to do things with others.
ISEL_TAN_If I had to go out of town for a few weeks, it would be difficult to find someone who would look after my house or apartment (the plants, pets, garden, etc.).
ISEL_BEL_If I wanted to have lunch with someone, I could easily find someone to join me
ISEL_TAN_If I was stranded 10 miles from home, there is someone I could call who could come and get me.
ISEL_APP_If a family crisis arose, it would be difficult to find someone who could give me good advice about how to handle it.
ISEL_TAN_If I needed some help in moving to a new house or apartment, I would have a hard time finding someone to help me.
outness OI_FAM_mother
OI_FAM_father
OI_FAM_siblings (sisters, brothers)
OI_FAM_extended family/relatives
OI_WORLD_my new straight friends
OI_WORLD_my work peers
OI_WORLD_my work supervisor(s)
OI_REL_members of my religious community (e.g. church, temple)
OI_REL_leaders of my religious communty (e.g. church, temple)
OI_WORLD_strangers, new acquaintances
OI_EXTRA_my old heterosexual friends
minority stress microaggressions MSM_EDMA_I am expected to educate non-LGBT people about LGBT issues.
rejection MSM_REJ_When I meet someone new, I worry that they secretly do not like me because I am LGBT
MSM_REJ_I brace myself to be treated disrespectfully because I am LGBT.
MSM_REJ_I expect that others will not accept me because I am LGBT.
MSM_REJ_I worry about what will happen if people find out I am LGBT.
discrimination events MSM_DE_I have been excluded from an organization (e.g. a religious group, sports team, etc.) because I am LGBT.
MSM_DE_I have been pressured to receive unnecessary services or been denied service, by a healthcare professional because I am LGBT.
MSM_DE_I have received poor service at a business because I am LGBT.
MSM_DE_I have been treated unfairly by supervisors or teachers because I am LGBT
victimisaton MSM_VIC_I have been verbally harassed or called names because I am LGBT
MSM_VIC_Others have threatened to harm me because I am LGBT
MSM_VIC_I have been bullied by others because I am LGBT.
Identity threat ITS_SE_It undermines my sense of self-worth.
ITS_SEF_It makes me feel less competent.
ITS_CON_It makes me feel that my past, present and future are less connected.
ITS_DIS_It makes me feel less unique.
PANAS_PA_Interested
PANAS_NA_Distressed
PANAS_PA_Excited
PANAS_NA_Upset
PANAS_PA_Strong
PANAS_NA_Guilty
PANAS_NA_Scared
PANAS_NA_Hostile
PANAS_PA_Enthusiastic
PANAS_PA_Proud
PANAS_NA_Irritable
PANAS_PA_Alert
PANAS_NA_Ashamed
PANAS_PA_Inspired
PANAS_NA_Nervous
PANAS_PA_Determined
PANAS_PA_Attentive
PANAS_NA_Jittery
PANAS_PA_Active
PANAS_NA_Afraid
Depression CESD_I feel bothered by things that do not usually bother me
CESD_I have trouble keeping my mind on what I am doing
CESD_I feel depressed
CESD_I feel that everything I am doing is an effort
CESD_I feel hopeful about the future
CESD_I feel fearful
CESD_My sleep is restless
CESD_I am happy
CESD_I feel lonely
CESD_I cannot get “going”
Anxiety absent STAI_AA_I feel calm
Anxiet present STAI_AP_I feel tense
STAI_AP_I feel upset
STAI_AA_I feel relaxed
STAI_AA_I feel content
STAI_AP_I feel worried
EXP_COND = 1 (FILTER)