Inventory of Attitude Towards Gender Inclusive Language (ATGIL)

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. To assess the motivation to use gender-inclusive language, we developed ATGIL, a comprehensive 21-item questionnaire (and a short version with seven items) that produces insights both on motivational aspects and level (emotion / cognition / behavior). We confirmed it’s good reliability and excellent discriminant power with data from two independent samples. We recommend using ATGIL 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.