Homophobia Scale – HS

Gay people make me nervous.

Gay people deserve what they get.

Homosexuality is acceptable to me.

If I discovered a friend was gay I would end the friendship.

I think homosexual people should not work with children.

I make derogatory remarks about gay people.

I enjoy the company of gay people.

Marriage between homosexual individuals is acceptable.

I make derogatory remarks like "faggot" or "queer" to people I suspect are gay.

It does not matter to me whether my friends are gay or straight.

It would not upset me if I learned that a close friend was homosexual.

Homosexuality is immoral.

I tease and make jokes about gay people.

I feel that you cannot trust a person who is homosexual.

I fear homosexual persons will make sexual advances towards me.

Organizations which promote gay rights are necessary.

I have damaged property of gay persons, such as "keying" their cars.

I would feel comfortable having a gay roommate.

I would hit a homosexual for coming on to me.

Homosexual behavior should not be against the law.

I avoid gay individuals.

It does not bother me to see two homosexual people together in public.

When I see a gay person I think, "What a waste."

When I meet someone I try to find out if he/she is gay.

I have rocky relationships with people that I suspect are gay.