Concealment Test (SOCS)
Active concealment of sexual orientation in daily life
Have you ever hidden things about your sexual orientation? The SOCS measures how often you actively conceal it. 6 items, about 2-3 minutes.
What Is the Sexual Orientation Concealment Scale (SOCS)?
The SOCS measures how often you've actively concealed your sexual orientation over the past two weeks — a behavioral measure of concealment, not just feelings. Jackson and Mohr (2016) developed these 6 items.
What It Measures
The SOCS captures the frequency of behavioral concealment strategies used by LGB individuals, including:
- Hiding one's sexual orientation from others
- Avoiding conversations about romantic relationships
- Modifying behavior to appear heterosexual
- Denying or downplaying one's sexual orientation
Scoring
Higher mean scores indicate more frequent concealment behavior.
Psychometric Properties
The SOCS has good reliability (α = .77–.79) and a unidimensional factor structure.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 6 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 on screen. No account or login needed.