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Ambivalence Toward Men Inventory (AMI)

Ambivalence Toward Men Inventory (AMI) Test

Understand mixed feelings toward men in just 4 minutes, including warmth and hostility. Get a quick, research-based snapshot that supports counseling, research, and healthier relationships.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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3/5

Heterosexual Hostility (HH)

Heterosexual Hostility measures the extent to which a person believes men tend to dominate women in romantic and sexual relationships.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1.6: Low | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate | 3.4 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to view men as dominating in heterosexual relationships.

example score

2/5

Heterosexual Intimacy (HI)

Measures the extent to which someone believes a woman’s life cannot be complete without a man.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

0 – 1: Low endorsement | 2 – 3: Moderate endorsement | 4 – 5: High endorsement

A score of 2 suggests a moderate tendency to view having a man as important for a woman’s life to feel complete.

example score

2/5

Complementary Gender Differentiation (CGD)

Measures the extent to which a person endorses traditional complementary views of men as protectors and providers who take risks for women.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

0 – 1.6: Low endorsement | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate endorsement | 3.4 – 5: High endorsement

A score of 2 indicates moderate endorsement of complementary gender differences, suggesting some agreement with protector/provider expectations for men without strongly relying on them.

example score

2/5

Maternalism (M)

Maternalism measures the extent to which someone believes men need women’s care and guidance in domestic life.

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Moderate

High

0 – 1: Low | 2 – 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 2 indicates a moderate tendency to view men as needing women’s care in the domestic sphere, without strongly endorsing this belief.

example score

3/5

Benevolent Attitudes Toward Men (BATM)

Measures the extent of a benevolent, protective-provider view of men that emphasizes warmth, care, and complementary gender roles.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1.6: Low | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate | 3.4 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not dominant tendency to view men positively as protectors/providers and to value caring, complementary roles.

example score

2/5

Compensatory Gender Differentiation (CGD)

Measures the extent to which someone believes men cannot handle household tasks without women’s help.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

0 – 1.6: Low endorsement | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate endorsement | 3.4 – 5: High endorsement

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate endorsement range, suggesting a somewhat mixed but noticeable tendency to view men as needing women’s assistance with household tasks.

example score

2/5

Hostile Paternalism (HP)

Measures endorsement of the belief that men seek greater societal power over women.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1.6: Low | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate | 3.4 – 5: High

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a mixed or occasional endorsement of the idea that men strive for greater power in society than women.

example score

3/5

Hostility Toward Men (HTM)

Measures the degree of negative, distrustful attitudes toward men associated with perceived dominance and power in society and intimate relationships.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1.6: Low | 1.7 – 3.3: Moderate | 3.4 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to view men negatively in terms of dominance, power, and related gender-role expectations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Women in relationships

41%OF USERS

Women who notice mixed feelings toward men and want to understand how those contradictions affect dating, partnership, and boundaries.

Therapy and counseling clients

34%OF USERS

People working through trust, resentment, or past experiences who use the results to name and discuss ambivalent attitudes toward men.

Gender attitudes researchers

25%OF USERS

Students and professionals in psychology or sociology who need a quick measure of warm and hostile views toward men for studies or surveys.

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Heterosexual Hostility (HH)

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1.1 — 2.9

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Heterosexual intimacy (Hi)

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2.2

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1.3 — 3

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Complementary gender differences. (Cgd)

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1.6

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1 — 2.2

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Maternalism (M)

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2.6

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1.7 — 3.5

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Kind attitude toward men (Katm)

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3.2

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2.5 — 3.8

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Compensatory gender differentiation (Cgd)

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2.5

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1.8 — 3.1

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Hostile paternalism (Hp)

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1.4

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0.5 — 2.2

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Hostility Towards Men (HTM)

Average

3.1

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2.3 — 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the degree to which attitudes toward men include both positive and negative evaluations at the same time. Scores indicate the presence and strength of conflicting feelings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 statements.

How should responses be rated?

Each statement is rated using the provided agreement scale. Responses should reflect typical views rather than temporary mood.

What do the results represent?

Results summarize patterns of warmth and hostility that may co-occur. They are intended for screening and research and do not provide a clinical diagnosis.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is used in psychological and sociological work focused on gender attitudes, stereotypes, and interpersonal dynamics. It may also support counseling by identifying internal contradictions relevant to relationships.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Ambivalence Toward Men Inventory (AMI) Test

sexism

This measure is designed to assess mixed evaluative attitudes toward men; the Ambivalence Toward Men Inventory (AMI) captures the co-occurrence of subjectively positive and negative appraisals within the same respondent. It is commonly used in research and clinical screening contexts to characterize ambivalent gender-related attitudes that may be relevant to interpersonal perceptions and reactions.

The instrument includes 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate brief statements reflecting differing orientations toward men, supporting a profile of attitudinal inconsistency rather than a single unidimensional like–dislike score.

The Ambivalence Toward Men Inventory (AMI) can be used to inform hypothesis generation, treatment planning discussions, or research analyses when gender-related beliefs may be clinically or socially salient. Scores should be interpreted in context, alongside other assessment data and the individual’s cultural and relational background.

Author: peter-glick, susan-t-fiske

Literature: Glick, P., & Fiske, S. T. The ambivalence toward men inventory: Differentiating hostile and benevolent beliefs about men. Psychology of Women Quarterly. 1999.; Glick, P., & Fiske, S. T. The ambivalent sexism inventory: Differentiating hostile and benevolent sexism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1996.

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