Perceived Parental Support Scale-Lesbian/Gay (PPSS-LG)

My parents would never encourage me to change my gay/lesbian identity.

My parents would defend my gay/lesbian identity to other family members.

I think my parents would be uncomfortable with my gay/lesbian identity.

My parents change the subject when we discuss my gay/lesbian identity.

My parent(s) have rarely talked about my identity.

My parents would not be supportive of my gay/lesbian identity.

My parents would never admit to friends or associates my gay/lesbian identity.

My parents would be supportive of my actual romantic relationships.

My parent(s) would ask about my partner when I speak to them.

My parent(s) would invite my partner to family functions and celebrations.

My parent(s) would not accept my partner as part of the family.

My parent(s) would refer to my partner as my "roommate" or "friend" when speaking to others about me.

My parent(s) would value my relationship as much as others in my family.

When interacting with other family members my parent(s) do not refer to my partner.

I believe that my parent(s) would be genuinely concerned about my partner's well being.

My parent(s) would seek out resources on lesbian and gay concerns to better understand my identity.

My parent(s) would talk openly about their struggle with understanding my identity development.

My parent(s) would talk openly about my experiences related to my identity.

My parent(s) would regularly attend a parental support meeting (e.g., Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).

My parent(s) would be actively involved in a community parental support organization (e.g., PFLAG).

I would feel comfortable talking with my parents about my relationships.

My parent(s) would ask about my lesbian and gay friends.