Gay Identity Questionnaire – GIQ

I probably am sexually attracted equally to men and women.

I live a homosexual lifestyle at home, while at work/school I do not want others to know about my lifestyle.

My homosexuality is a valid private identity, that I do not want made public.

I have feelings I would label as homosexual.

I have little desire to be around most heterosexuals.

I doubt that I am homosexual, but still am confused about who I am sexually.

I do not want most heterosexuals to know that I am definitely homosexual.

I am very proud to be gay and make it known to everyone around me.

I don’t have much contact with heterosexuals and can’t say that I miss it.

I generally feel comfortable being the only gay person in a group of heterosexuals.

I’m probably homosexual, even though I maintain a heterosexual image in both my personal and public life.

I have disclosed to 1 or 2 people (very few) that I have homosexual feelings, although I’m not sure I’m homosexual.

I am not as angry about treatment of gays because even though I’ve told everyone about my gayness, they have responded well.

I am definitely homosexual but I do not share that knowledge with most people.

I don’t mind if homosexuals know that I have homosexual thoughts and feelings, but I don’t want others to know.

More than likely I’m homosexual, although I’m not positive about it yet.

I don’t act like most homosexuals do, so I doubt that I’m homosexual.

I’m probably homosexual, but I’m not sure yet.

I am openly gay and fully integrated into heterosexual society.

I don’t think that I’m homosexual.

I don’t feel as if I am heterosexual or homosexual.

I have thoughts I would label as homosexual.

I don’t want people to know that I may be homosexual, although I’m not sure if I am homosexual or not.

I may be homosexual and I am upset at the thought of it.

The topic of homosexuality does not relate to me personally.

I frequently confront people about their irrational, homophobic (fear of homosexuality) feelings.

Getting in touch with homosexuals is something I feel I need to do, even though I’m not sure I want to.

I have homosexual thoughts and feelings but I doubt that I’m homosexual.

I dread having to deal with the fact that I may be homosexual.

I am proud and open with everyone about being gay, but it isn’t the major focus of my life.

I probably am heterosexual or non-sexual.

I am experimenting with my same sex, because I don’t know what my sexual preference is.

I feel accepted by homosexual friends and acquaintances, even though I’m not sure I’m homosexual.

I frequently express to others, anger over heterosexuals’ oppression of me and other gays.

I have not told most of the people at work that I am definitely homosexual.

I accept but would not say I am proud of the fact that I am definitely homosexual.

I cannot imagine sharing my homosexual feelings with anyone.

Most heterosexuals are not credible sources of help for me.

I am openly gay around heterosexuals.

I engage in sexual behavior I would label as homosexual.

I am not about to stay hidden as gay for anyone.

I tolerate rather than accept my homosexual thoughts and feelings.

My heterosexual friends, family, and associates think of me as a person who happens to be gay, rather than as a gay person.

Even though I am definitely homosexual, I have not told my family.

I am openly gay with everyone, but it doesn’t make me feel all that different from heterosexuals.