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Peer reviewedHyde, Janet S.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1991
In the first of two studies, the number of feminine women and androgynous men in the oldest age category was found to increase. This suggests that each gender may become more feminine with age. In the second study, a majority of people remained in the same gender-role category over a 10-year period. (BC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Androgyny, Cross Sectional Studies
Peer reviewedCunningham, John D.; Antill, John K. – Developmental Psychology, 1984
Challenges previous studies concluding that masculinity and femininity fluctuate as a function of the individual's family life stage. Findings from 582 Australian survey respondents showed that involvement in work and study has a greater impact on masculinity and femininity scores than does the presence of children. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Adults, Employed Women, Employment, Family Relationship
