Attitudes Towards Homosexuality of Early Adulthood in Sri Lanka (Special reference on Colombo District)

Homosexuality refers to the romantic or sexual attraction, emotional, and/or physical, between members of the same sex. Individuals who experience this attraction are known as homosexual, and they may identify as gay or lesbian depending on their gender. Sexual orientation is a complex interplay of biological, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. This research attempts to figure out the attitudes toward homosexuality in early adulthood in Sri Lanka considering the western province. A sample of 180 participants was randomly chosen through social media, but the analysis focused on 173 individuals who were originally identified as males at birth, as indicated by their birth certificates. Descriptive statistics were conducted to observe the distribution of the sample. Most of the respondents live with their parents (51.4%) and most of them are unmarried (64.2%). The majority of the study group are heterosexual (89%). Chi-square statistics were carried out to identify the association between the main variables and the status of attitudes toward homosexuality. Further, it highlighted the substantial influence of living area, occupation, ethnicity, and education level on attitudes toward homosexuality. Finally, the One-way ANOVA was carried out and the hypotheses were rejected based on the p-values below the significant level emphasizing the impact of living area, ethnicity, occupational levels, and education on early adult men's attitudes toward homosexuality, as indicated by the One-way ANOVA analysis. Respect for diversity, equality, and understanding can be cultivated through concerted efforts at various levels of society, from educational institutions to legislative bodies and community organizations.