Masculinity and femininity: a multidimensional approach

Anales de Psicologia

article

Álvaro Menéndez-Aller¹  Pelayo Montes-Álvarez²  Álvaro Postigo²  Covadonga González-Nuevo²  Jaime García-Fernández²  Marcelino Cuesta²  Eduardo García-Cueto² 

[1] Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias;Universidad de Oviedo

关键词: Masculinity;    Femininity;    Sex;    Gender Roles;    Big Five;    BEPE;    ERGO;   

DOI  :  10.6018/analesps.481821

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Ediciones De La Universidad De Murcia

【 摘 要 】

The research on Masculinity and Femininity has a long history. Despite this, there is still discussion about the nature of these concepts. In the present study, the development of the Oviedo Gender Roles Scale (GRSO) is presented. A sample of 612 participants belonging to general Spanish population is used (Myears = 34.2; SDyears = 15.9). The dimensionality, discrimination indices, reliability and evidence of convergent and divergent validity of the instrument were studied. In addition, differences in general (Big Five model) and specific personality traits based on sex were measured and an ANCOVA was performed controlling the variables of Masculinity and Femininity. A good fit to a three-factor multidimensional structure, with Cronbach’s alphas indicating good reliability (Socioemotional = .75; Comparison = .81; Aggressiveness = .77) and adequate evidence of validity were observed. Differences based on sex were observed in various personality traits, but when controlling for Masculinity and Femininity, such differences disappeared. ERGO is a reliable and valid test for the study of gender roles. The implication of a multidimensional approach on Masculinity and Femininity is discussed.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND