Scale Overview
The Adversarial Heterosexual Beliefs Scale – AHBS was developed by Lonsway, K. A., & Fitzgerald, L. F. (1995). It is designed to measure Adversarial Heterosexual Beliefs. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 15 to 105. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low adversarial beliefs: 15 – 45
- Moderate adversarial beliefs: 46 – 75
- High adversarial beliefs: 76 – 105
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.