Creation of a questionnaire to measure attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people in Spain.

What is it about?

Attitudes against LGBTQ+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities) are forms of prejudice and discrimination that can negatively affect the mental health of those targeted. In Spain, there hasn't been a comprehensive way to measure these attitudes across the entire LGBTQ+ community until now. This study aimed to create and validate a new questionnaire called the "Anti-LGBTQ+ Attitudes Scale" specifically for the Spanish population. Nearly 9,000 people, with an average age of about 36, participated in the study. Most participants identified as either cisgender women or men, and over half identified as heterosexual. The questionnaire measures beliefs, feelings, and behaviors towards LGBTQ+ people, capturing both negative and positive attitudes. The results show that the scale is a reliable and accurate tool for assessing anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in Spain, making it useful for understanding and addressing these issues.

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Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash

Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This study shows that the Anti-LGBTQ+ Attitudes Scale is a reliable and effective tool for measuring people's attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in Spain. The scale can be used by anyone, no matter their gender or whether they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. This is important because it helps us better understand and address discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals in Spain.