Black Girl invisibility Measurement development
The Black Girl Invisibility Scale (BGIS) determines the frequency that Black girls feel invisible in high school, which was developed from a series of studies.
the BGIS Derived from three studies:
Study 1: Grounded Theory Study
A grounded theory study focusing on Black girls' invisibility interviewed 14 participants in high school. Items were derived from the analysis and findings to support the development of the BGIS.
Study 2: Black Girl Focus Groups
Two community-centered focus groups of 6 Black girls total were conducted where participants provided input on the initial selection of BGIS items.
Study 3: Survey
A survey collected data from 220 Black girls, leading to an exploratory factor analysis that used 11 items to sequentially estimate factor solutions.
Factor Analysis
Utilizing data from the three studies, the resulting BGI scale was then examined in a factor analysis with the Black Girl Gendered Racism Scale (BGGRS). 8 items were created and correlated with anxiety and depression scales.
Findings
Mental Health
In-Progress Analysis
Developmental Harm
BGIS items strongly to moderately correlate with depression and anxiety.
Developmental Harm
In-Progress Analysis
Developmental Harm
Invisibility in school is detrimental to the development and overall well-being of Black girls.
In-Progress Analysis
In-Progress Analysis
In-Progress Analysis
A confirmatory factor analysis is currently being conducted to finalize the measure.
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
You are exactly who you say you are, you are never what they say you are. ✨
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