Modern Homonegativity Scale (MHS)
Psychology: Values & BeliefsReliability: alpha 0.913 sample items
About this scale
A 12-item measure of contemporary anti-gay attitudes that focus on perceived overemphasis of gay identity rather than on biological abnormality.
Sample item(s)
“Many gay men/lesbians use their sexual orientation so that they can obtain special privileges”
“Gay men/lesbians who are 'out of the closet' should be admired for their courage (reverse)”
“Gay men/lesbians have all the rights they need”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.91. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use.
Source & citation
Morrison, M. A., & Morrison, T. G. (2003): Development and validation of a scale measuring modern prejudice toward gay men and lesbian women. Journal of Homosexuality, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 15–37.
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