How do sexual minority individuals come to understand and embrace their identity? The SOI measures three processes: exploring information and community, resolving questions about identity, and affirming a positive sense of self. 6 items, about 3 minutes.

How Does Your Sexual Identity Develop?

The Sexual Orientation Identity Development Scale (SOI) looks at how people form and integrate their sexual identity. Toomey, Anhalt & Shramko developed this 6-item measure in 2016, assessing identity exploration, commitment, and synthesis.

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
  • Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
  • Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available

All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.