Variable | Median; range; (IQR) |
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Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Scale | |
Total Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Scale score | 106; 32.00–110.00 (102–109) |
1. I would not mind having homosexual friends. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
2. Finding out that an artist was gay would have no effect on my appreciation of his/her work. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
3. I would not associate with known homosexuals if I can help it. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
4. I would look for a new place to live if I found out my roommate was gay. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
5. Homosexuality is a mental illness. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
6. I would not be afraid for my child to have a homosexual teacher. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
7. Gays dislike members of the opposite sex. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
8. I do not really find the thought of homosexual acts disgusting. | 5; 1–5 (3–5) |
9. Homosexuals are more likely to commit deviant sexual acts, such as child molestation, rape, and voyeurism (peeping Toms), than are heterosexuals. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
10. Homosexuals should be kept separate from the rest of society (i.e., separate housing, restricted employment). | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
11. Two individuals of the same sex holding hands or displaying affection in public is revolting. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
12. The love between two males or two females is quite different from the love between two persons of the opposite sex. | 5.; 1–5 (4–5) |
13. I see the gay movement as a positive thing. | 5; 1–5 (4–5) |
14. Homosexuality, as far as I’m concerned, is not sinful. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
15. I would not mind being employed by a homosexual. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
16. Homosexuals should be forced to have psychological treatment. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
17. The increasing acceptance of homosexuality in our society is aiding in the deterioration of morals. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
18. I would not decline membership in an organization just because it has homosexual members. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
19. I would vote for a homosexual in an election for public office. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
20. If I knew someone were gay, I would still go ahead and form a friendship with that individual. | 5; 1–5 (5–5) |
21. If I were a parent, I could accept my son or daughter being gay. | 5; 1–5 (4–5) |
22. Homosexuals are guilty of spreading AIDS. | 5; 1–5 (4–5) |