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Long, Vonda Olson – 1986
Previous studies which have suggested that masculinity is a strong predictor of mental health have been generally limited to college student populations, or have focused specifically on women. The present study investigated the relationship of masculinity to self-esteem and self-acceptance in male professionals (N=96), clients (N=55), and…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), College Students, Family Violence, Higher Education
Wallace, Gaylen R.; Goodwin-Adam, Sharon – 1982
A review of the literature concerning the relationship between sex role and self measure identity includes a discussion of issues confronted in measurement. The methodology and analyses of data for the study are explained. The research was designed to determine which self referent measure most effectively discriminates among sex role identities.…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Discriminant Analysis, Femininity, Higher Education
Download full textWhitley, Bernard E., Jr. – 1981
Research on the relationship between sex-role orientation and psychological well-being has been guided by one of three models. The congruence model holds that psychological well-being will be fostered only when one's sex-role orientation is congruent with one's gender; the androgyny model proposes that well-being will be maximized when one's…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Congruence (Psychology), Masculinity, Measures (Individuals)
Whitley, Bernard E., Jr.; Golin, Sanford – 1981
Most research examining the relationship between sex role orientation and psychological well-being has been guided by either the congruence, androgyny, or masculinity model. The congruence model predicts that low self-esteem and high depression are consequences of gender/sex role incongruence. The androgyny model predicts that high self-esteem and…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Congruence (Psychology), Correlation, Depression (Psychology)
Whitley, Bernard E., Jr.; Sweeney, Paul D. – 1981
Research has revealed linkages among sex, sex-role self-concept, self-esteem, and attributional style, suggesting that sex-role self-concept may mediate the relationship between biological sex and attributional style. Female undergraduates (N=140) completed several questionnaires, including the Bem Sex Role Inventory to determine sex-role…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Attribution Theory, Females, Femininity
Peer reviewedLee, Courtland – Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1991
A dialogue is presented, which highlights the meaning of success as a Black man. C. Lee's Black Manhood Training Model is discussed, which was developed as a group counseling experience in a school setting for 13- to 17-year-old Black boys to address the challenges of Black male development. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Blacks, Church Programs
Zeldow, Peter B.; And Others – 1985
Although research on masculinity and femininity has increased over the past decade, longitudinal studies addressing predictive elements are lacking. The Rush Medical College Longitudinal Study examines the correlation between masculinity and femininity on the one hand and adjustment, interpersonal functioning, and impairment on the other. During…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Drinking, Drug Abuse, Femininity
Spence, Janet T.; And Others – 1978
Recent evidence indicates that masculine and feminine personality attributes have only minimal associations with many kinds of sex role preferences, behaviors and attitudes, and that both masculine and feminine traits are positively associated with valued characteristics. This study investigated the measurement of some socially undesirable…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation
