Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale – LGB-KAS

I feel qualified to educate others about how to be affirmative regarding LGB issues.

I have conflicting attitudes or beliefs about LGB people.

I can accept LGB people even though I condemn their behavior.

It is important to me to avoid LGB individuals.

I could educate others about the history and symbolism behind the "pink triangle."

I have close friends who are LGB.

I have difficulty reconciling my religious views with my interest in being accepting of LGB people.

I would be unsure what to do or say if I met someone who is openly lesbian, gay, or bisexual.

Hearing about a hate crime against an LGB person would not bother me.

I am knowledgeable about the significance of the Stonewall Riot to the Gay Liberation Movement.

I think marriage should be legal for same-sex couples.

I keep my religious views to myself in order to accept LGB people.

I conceal my negative views toward LGB people when I am with someone who doesn't share my views.

I sometimes think about being violent toward LGB people.

Feeling attracted to another person of the same sex would not make me uncomfortable.

I am familiar with the work of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

I would display a symbol of gay pride (pink triangle, rainbow, etc.) to show my support of the LGB community.

I would feel self-conscious greeting a known LGB person in a public place.

I have had sexual fantasies about members of my same sex.

I am knowledgeable about the history and mission of the PFLAG organization.

I would attend a demonstration to promote LGB civil rights.

I try not to let my negative beliefs about LGB people harm my relationships with the lesbian, gay, or bisexual individuals I know.

Hospitals should acknowledge same-sex partners equally to any other next of kin.

LGB people deserve the hatred they receive.

It is important to teach children positive attitudes toward LGB people.

I conceal my positive attitudes toward LGB people when I am with someone who is homophobic.

Health benefits should be available equally to same-sex partners as to any other couple.

It is wrong for courts to make child custody decisions based on a parent's sexual orientation.