Analysis

The Anti-Bisexual Experiences Scale (ABES) is a tool that evaluates individuals’ experiences and attitudes toward bisexuality, focusing on various forms of discrimination and prejudice. This scale is designed to measure the extent to which individuals have experienced or observed negative experiences and discrimination related to bisexuality.

Objective

The objective of the Anti-Bisexual Experiences Scale (ABES) is to provide an objective method for assessing the discrimination and prejudice experienced by individuals with bisexual identities. By using this scale, researchers and professionals can identify levels of anti-bisexual attitudes and recognize areas that require intervention to promote equality and inclusion.

Calibration

The calibration of the Anti-Bisexual Experiences Scale includes:
Internal Consistency: Evaluation of the tool’s reliability through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which should be high (e.g., >0.70).
Validity: Examination of the tool’s validity, including convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the ABES measures discrimination and prejudice related to bisexuality.
Different Demographic Groups: Analysis of the scale’s application across different demographic groups, such as gender, age, and cultural background, to ensure its broader applicability.

References

For literature related to ABES, you may refer to the following:
Budge, S. L., Adelson, J. L., & Howard, K. A. S. (2013). “Anxiety and depression in transgender individuals: The roles of transition status, loss, social support, and coping.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81(3), 545-557.
Norton, A. T., & Herek, G. M. (2013). “Heterosexuals’ attitudes toward bisexual men and women in the United States.” Journal of Sex Research, 50(4), 337-349.
Eliason, M. J., & Hughes, T. L. (2011). “Bisexuality and biphobia: Insights from the experiences of bisexual people.” In Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination (pp. 213-226). Routledge.
Weinberg, T. S. (2007). “Understanding and addressing the stigma of bisexuality.” Journal of Bisexuality, 7(2-3), 167-187.