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The Queer-Affirmative Approach Inventory Scale (QAAIS): A Culturally Responsive Measure Using an Exploratory Sequential Design

Author(s) Ms. Joannie Villareal Intong, Dr. Porferia S. Poralan
Country Philippines
Abstract This study created and validated the culturally based Queer-
Affirmative Approach Inventory Scale (QAAIS) to assess Filipino mental
health professionals' queer-affirmative competence. Exploratory
sequential mixed-methods was used. In-depth interviews with licensed
Filipino psychologists and guidance counselors revealed five main
themes: Respectful Engagement, Affirming Communication, Safe and
Empowering Spaces, Counselor Reflexivity and Growth, and Advocacy
and Systemic Support. The initial 35-item QAAIS pool was based on
these concepts.

The quantitative step included pilot testing and large-scale validation
with licensed practitioners. EFA determined factor structure, and CFA
assessed model fit and structural validity. With adequate goodness-of-fit
indices, the studies supported a coherent and parsimonious factor
structure. Internal consistency was good in maintained domains after
reliability testing.

Results show the final QAAIS is culturally relevant and
psychometrically sound. Through qualitative insights and quantitative
validation, the scale mirrored Filipino practitioners' lived experiences and
culturally anchored methods. QAAIS simplifies Philippine LGBTQ+-
affirmative mental health care, research, policy development, and
training.
Keywords queer-affirmative counseling, LGBTQ+ mental health, scale development, mixed methods, exploratory sequential design, Sikolohiyang Pilipino, Philippines
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70662
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