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Inventory of Attitude Towards Gender-Inclusive Language (ATGIL)

C. Schwarz et al.

European Journal of Psychology Open2026https://doi.org/10.1024/2673-8627/a000091article
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Introduction: Promotion of gender-inclusive language has become a key political goal. Legal mandates have led to increased adoption in administration, but everyday use remains relatively uncommon. While the advantages of gender-inclusive language (greater sense of inclusion) are widely acknowledged, many individuals still refrain from actively using it. Reasons include cultural norms, habits, resistance to change, and personal values. Aim: Current instruments to assess the use of gender-inclusive language do not fully grasp the underlying reasons. Hence, their insights do not inform actionable measures to address the underlying reasons. We developed a comprehensive 21-item questionnaire that produces insights both on motivational aspects and level (emotion/cognition/behavior). Methods: The questionnaire follows the facet-theory approach and also includes a condensed 7-item version. The questionnaire was validated with data collected from two independent samples, comprising 279 participants. Results: The condensed 7-item version shows good reliability (Cronbach’s alpha .942) and excellent discriminant power ( r it ranging from .69 to .88). Conclusion: We recommend using this tool to evaluate the factors motivating the use of gender-inclusive language and to inform the development of strategies and measures aimed at promoting its wider adoption both in Germany and internationally.

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@article{c.2026,
  title        = {{Inventory of Attitude Towards Gender-Inclusive Language (ATGIL)}},
  author       = {C. Schwarz et al.},
  journal      = {European Journal of Psychology Open},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1024/2673-8627/a000091},
}

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