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The studies focused on analysing attitudes toward homosexuality show that the manifestation of homonegativity has evolved into more modern forms. We therefore propose using
instruments that capture subtle aspects in discrimination against gay and lesbian people. The objective of this study is twofold. First, we aim to adapt and validate the Portuguese version of the
Modern Homonegativity Scale. Second, we set out to analyse the modern homonegativity shown
by Portuguese university students. The scale includes two parallel subscales (MHS-Gay Men and
MHS-Lesbian Women), each with 12 items. Six hundred and forty-one Portuguese college students
between 18 and 27 years of age participated in the study (Mage = 21.23; SD = 1.88). The results
demonstrate the unidimensionality of the scale and a high degree of internal consistency, along
with satisfactory fit indices. Those people who identified as male and heterosexual showed greater
modern homonegativity. We conclude that the Portuguese version of the MHS is valid and reliable
for evaluating modern homonegativity in Portugal.
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Modern homonegativity Gay men Lesbian woman College students Homophobia Attitudes Modern prejudice Psychometry