Attitudes Towards Homosexuality
Friday 3rd February, 2017
Dear Participant,
You are invited to participate in a survey, entitled Attitudes Towards Homosexuality.
The study is being conducted by Rebekah Hislop, Shianne Thomas and Denysha Mathias-
Harewood of the University of the Southern Caribbean. The purpose of the research is to
examine the attitudes towards homosexuals based on gender, educational level and the media.
The survey would be conducted during a one day period at the University of the West
Indies, St. Augustine Campus and would take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your
participation in this research project is completely voluntary and you may decline altogether. You
have the right to withdraw from participation at any time without penalty. There are no known
risks to participation beyond those encountered in everyday life. There will be no costs for
participating, nor will you benefit from participating.
Your responses will remain confidential and anonymous. We have taken all reasonable
measures to protect your identity and responses. The questions in this survey do not ask you to
reveal any personally identifying information. A limited number of research team members will
have access to the data during data collection. No one other than the researchers will know your
individual answers to this questionnaire.
If you are willing to participate please continue to the next page.
Questionnaire
Section A
Instructions: Please circle the appropriate number to indicate the extent to which you
agree/disagree using the following scale:
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
SD SA
1. On the whole, I am accepting of homosexuality 1 2 3 4 5
2. I find it difficult to be around homosexuals 1 2 3 4 5
3. I do not discriminate against homosexuals 1 2 3 4 5
4. I consider myself homophobic 1 2 3 4 5
5. I see the gay movement as a positive thing 1 2 3 4 5
6. The increasing acceptance of homosexuality in 1 2 3 4 5
our society is aiding in the deterioration of morals
7. I consider myself friendly towards homosexuals 1 2 3 4 5
8. I think that homosexual couples should be 1 2 3 4 5
allowed to legalize their relationship
9. If I were a parent, I could accept my son or 1 2 3 4 5
daughter being gay
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Section B
Instructions: Please write your answers in the space provided.
10. What are your thoughts about homosexuality?
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11. Which external factor such as the media, your level of educational attainment or your
gender significantly influences your thoughts about homosexuality?
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12. Have you had any personal experience with people who are homosexuals?
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Section C
Instructions: Please put a tick in the box next to answer of your choice or write in the space
provided as the case may be.
13. What is your gender?
Male Female
14. What is your age?
18-24 25- 30 31-35 36- 45
15. What is your sexual orientation?
Straight Gay Bisexual Transgender Other______________
16. What is the highest level of education have you achieved?
O levels A levels Bachelors Masters PhD Other______
17. Do you watch TV? If no, continue to question 19.
Yes No
18. How many hours a day do you watch TV?
-1 2-3 4-5 More than 5
19. Are you on Social Media Networks? If no, end the questionnaire here.
Yes No
20. Which social sites are you on? (Tick all that apply)
Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat Other ___________
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2017.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE