Scale Introduction
Love Attitude Scale (LAS) online test. The Love Attitude Scale (LAS), also known as the Love Attitudes Test, was developed by American psychologist Hendrick based on John Alan Lee's theory of love styles, proposing that love can be divided into 6 types: Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, and Agape. Since its release, the LAS scale has been translated into multiple languages and is widely used globally in intimate relationship research, marriage and dating counseling, and psychology teaching.
This scale is primarily designed to understand your attitudes toward love. The "he/she" in the items refers to the boyfriend/girlfriend you are currently closely involved with; please base your answers on your current partner. If you do not currently have a partner, please refer to your most recent one. If you have never been in a relationship, please use your imagination before responding. For the situation described in each item, please select the number that you believe best reflects your actual situation.
American psychologists Schachter and Singer proposed the two-factor theory of love, which suggests that love is primarily determined by physiological arousal and cognitive factors. Individuals perceive specific emotional objects through their sensory organs, thereby generating a sense of self-arousal. Evolutionary psychology suggests that the essence of early human sexual union was to fulfill the need for reproduction. To achieve this goal, males and females need to adopt different strategies to seek reproductive success, and these strategies constitute the different mating behaviors and preferences of men and women.
Applicable Population
- Self-Explorers: Those who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of their own love attitudes, dating styles, and behavioral patterns.
- Mate Selection Decision-Makers: Those facing marriage or dating choices, eager to gain a clearer understanding of their own mate selection views and core needs.
- Relationship Troubled Individuals: Those encountering challenges or confusion in intimate relationships, hoping to explore and improve their own love patterns.
- Professionals (Psychological Counselors/Marriage Counselors): As an auxiliary tool for assessing the intimate relationship patterns of clients.
- Researchers (Psychology/Sociology fields): For screening, analysis, and comparative studies of group love attitudes.
Descriptions of the 6 Love Attitude Types
| Love Attitude Type | Score Range | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eros | 7~35 | Focuses most on the partner's physical appearance and physical contact; easily falls in love as long as the person is good-looking. | |
| Ludus | 7~35 | Views love as a game; love relationships are brief, with partners changed frequently, and commitment is rarely seen in this type of person. | |
| Storge | 7~35 | Love develops slowly and steadily, calm and peaceful; usually begins as a close friendship, then gradually evolves from acquaintance and friendship into love. | |
| Pragma | 7~35 | Selects a partner based primarily on rational considerations, such as educational background, economic capability, social status, and common interests. | |
| Mania | 7~35 | Possessiveness and jealousy are intense; the relationship is like a storm, full of ups and downs. A small display of affection from the partner brings ecstasy, while slight cooling or minor relationship problems cause immense pain. | |
| Agape | 7~35 | The opposite of Mania; this type of person devotes themselves completely to their lover, caring for the other without expecting anything in return. They are extremely patient, undemanding, and even free of jealousy. | |
| Note: The higher the score, the more it tends toward that love attitude type for you. If scores are equal, it can be considered a mixed love attitude type. | |||
References:
Hendrick, C., & Hendrick, S. (1986). A theory and method of love. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 50(2), 392-402.
Reference source: Introduction to the Chinese version of this scale and test link address https://toolonline.net/LAS