LGBT Allyship Scale: Are You a True Ally?

Measure your support and understanding of the LGBT+ community.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Being an ally to the LGBT+ community involves more than just good intentions; it requires active engagement, self-reflection, and a willingness to learn. This LGBT Allyship Test is designed to help you evaluate your current behaviors and attitudes regarding allyship. Inspired by scientific research, it identifies key areas where you can strengthen your support for equal rights and fair treatment.

The test focuses on various dimensions of allyship, such as your advocacy against discrimination, your openness to learning about LGBT+ issues, and how you conduct yourself in discussions about the community. By taking this assessment, you can gain insight into how your actions are perceived and where you might improve to become a more effective advocate.

While this scale offers a focused look at allyship, understanding your broader personality traits can also be beneficial. You might consider exploring our Openness to Experience Scale to see how receptive you are to new ideas, or the Emotional Quotient Inventory to assess your empathy and emotional awareness.

Take The Allyship Scale

For each statement, indicate how much you agree. For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. When discussing LGBT issues, I prioritize listening over speaking.

2. I ensure the focus remains on the community, not myself, during LGBT discussions.

3. I avoid centering my own opinions or experiences in group conversations about LGBT topics.

4. I strongly believe that equal rights should be granted to everyone.

5. Fair treatment of all people is very important to me.

6. I strive to be non-judgmental towards others.

7. I consider myself to be accepting of all people.

8. I actively speak up when I witness anti-LGBT discrimination.

9. I advocate for the equality of LGBT+ individuals.

10. I am vocal in my support for the LGBT+ community.

11. I actively look for ways to educate myself on LGBT+ issues.

12. I am open to changing my behavior if I learn it is harmful to the LGBT+ community.

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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References

Inspired by work by Chen, J. M., Joel, S., & Castro Lingl, D. (2023). Antecedents and consequences of LGBT individuals’ perceptions of straight allyship. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this scale take?
It takes a few minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?
Yes, all responses are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?
Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

LGBT Allyship Scale: Are You a True Ally?

Take The Allyship Scale

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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