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Relationships
Love Style Test: Discover Your Love Attitude Type
Free online love style test based on LAS-42 identifies your dominant love type: Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, or Agape.
questions
42
Time
12 min
Method
LAS-42
Rating
4.6
What you'll learn
Which of the six love styles dominates your behavior
How you perceive romantic relationships and partners
The balance between passion, pragmatism, and selflessness in your love
Your strengths and growth areas in relationships
How your style relates to Lee's typology and research findings
Key facts
1986
Created
C. & S. Hendrick
Authors
3,000+
Citations
20+ countries
Used in
History & development
1973
John Alan Lee published "Colours of Love" typology, identifying six love styles
1986
Clyde and Susan Hendrick developed and validated the 42-item LAS scale
1995
Gender differences research in love styles confirmed LAS-42 validity
1998
Relationship-specific version of LAS published
2014
Cross-cultural validation of LAS-42 in Russia, Japan, and USA confirmed universality
About the methodology
The Love Attitudes Scale (LAS-42) is a 42-item psychometric instrument designed to measure six love styles proposed by John Alan Lee in his "Colours of Love" typology (1973). Each style is assessed by 7 items using a 5-point Likert scale.
Three primary styles: Eros (passionate love), Ludus (game-playing love), and Storge (friendship love) are independent forms, while three secondary styles: Pragma (practical love), Mania (possessive love), and Agape (selfless love) are combinations of primary styles.
The instrument has undergone numerous cross-cultural validations, demonstrating a stable six-factor structure in studies conducted in over 20 countries. Cronbach's alpha reliability ranges from 0.70 to 0.86, confirming high internal consistency.
Scientific references
J. A. Lee (1973)
C. Hendrick, S. S. Hendrick, A. Dicke (1998)
C. Hendrick, S. S. Hendrick (1995)
C. Hendrick, S. S. Hendrick (1986)
V. Karandashev, E. Fata (2014)
Frequently asked questions
What is the LAS-42 love style test?
LAS-42 (Love Attitudes Scale) is a scientifically validated 42-item test that identifies your dominant love style from six types: Eros (passion), Ludus (game-playing), Storge (friendship), Pragma (practical), Mania (possessive), and Agape (selfless). The methodology was developed by Hendrick and Hendrick based on John Alan Lee's typology.
How accurate is this love style test?
LAS-42 is one of the most reliable instruments in the psychology of love. Cronbach's alpha ranges from 0.70 to 0.86, indicating high internal consistency. The test has been validated in cross-cultural studies across more than 20 countries.
How long does the love style test take?
The LAS-42 love style test takes an average of 10-15 minutes to complete. The test consists of 42 statements, each rated on a scale from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree."
What love styles does LAS-42 measure?
The test measures six styles: Eros: physically passionate, romantic love. Ludus: playful, uncommitted love. Storge: friendship-based love built on closeness. Pragma: rational, practical love. Mania: jealous, possessive love. Agape: selfless, sacrificial love.
Can love styles change over time?
Yes, love styles are not fixed personality traits. Research shows that love styles can change depending on relationship experience, age, life circumstances, and personal growth. It is recommended to take the test periodically.
Can you have multiple love styles at once?
Absolutely. Most people display traits of several styles simultaneously. LAS-42 shows your profile across all six styles, not just the dominant one. Typically, a person has 1-2 pronounced styles and several supporting ones.
Instructions
Some of the items refer to a specific love relationship, while others refer to general attitudes and beliefs about love. Whenever possible, answer the questions with your current partner in mind. If you are not currently dating anyone, answer the questions with your most recent partner in mind. If you have never been in love, answer in terms of what you think your responses would most likely be.
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