Developed by Knud S. Larson

Below is a 20-item scale designed to assess heterosexuals’ attitudes toward homosexuality. Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with each statement. Keep in mind there are no right or wrong answers. Answer each question as honestly as you can by clicking on the response that most accurately reflects your attitude. Response choices range from:

1 = strongly agree
2 = agree
3 = uncertain
4 = disagree
5 = strongly disagree

Once you have completed the 20 items, click CALCULATE.

  1 2 3 4 5
1. I enjoy the company of homosexuals.
2. It would be beneficial to society to recognize homosexuality as normal.
3. Homosexuals should not be allowed to work with children.
4. Homosexuality is immoral.
5. Homosexuality is a mental disorder.
6. All homosexual bars should be closed down.
7. Homosexuals are mistreated by society.
8. Homosexuals should be given social equality.
9. Homosexuals are a viable part of our society.
10. Homosexuals should have equal opportunity employment.
11. There is no reason to restrict the places where homosexuals work.
12. Homosexuals should be free to date whomever they want.
13. Homosexuality is a sin.
14. Homosexuals do need psychological treatment.
15. Homosexuality endangers the institution of family.
16. Homosexuals should be accepted completely into our society.
17. Homosexuals should be barred from the teaching profession.
18. Those in favor of homosexuality tend to be homosexuals themselves.
19. There should be no restrictions on homosexuality.
20. I avoid homosexuals whenever possible.

Source: Larsen, K. S.1998) Heterosexual Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Scale. In C.M. Davis (Editor) Handbook of sexuality-related measures (pp. 394-396). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage.