Sell Assessment of Sexual Orientation (SASO)
Sell Assessment of Sexual Orientation — 12 questions, dual-axis
Sell (1996). A 12-item orthogonal dual-axis assessment of sexual orientation. Independently measures homosexual and heterosexual dimensions across three domains: sexual attraction (quantity/frequency/intensity), sexual contact, and sexual identity. Features a 4-summary scoring system (Homosexuality/Heterosexuality/Bisexuality/Asexuality). Takes approximately 5-8 minutes.
What Is the Sell Assessment of Sexual Orientation (SASO)?
The Sell Assessment of Sexual Orientation (SASO), developed by Sell (1996), is a 12-item orthogonal dual-axis assessment of sexual orientation. It independently measures homosexual and heterosexual dimensions across multiple domains.
Three Domains
1. Sexual Attraction: Number, frequency, and intensity of attractions to men and women 2. Sexual Contact: Number of sexual contacts with men and women 3. Sexual Identity: Self-identification as homosexual, heterosexual, or bisexual
Scoring
The SASO uses a unique four-summary-score system:
- Homosexual Summary Score
- Heterosexual Summary Score
- Bisexual Summary Score
- Asexual Summary Score
Reference
Sell, R. L. (1996). The Sell Assessment of Sexual Orientation: Background and scoring. *Journal of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Identity*, 1(4), 295–310.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 12 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed instantly on screen. No account, email, or login required.