Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ636816
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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The Measurement of Masculinity and Femininity: Historical Perspective and Implications for Counseling.
Hoffman, Rose Marie
Journal of Counseling & Development, v79 n4 p472-85 Fall 2001
Masculinity and femininity are both psychological and sociocultural constructs that test developers have attempted to assess for many years. Examines the history of the measurement of masculinity and femininity from the 1920s through 2000, addresses relevant theory, and considers criticisms of masculinity and femininity measurement as well as the challenges of responding to them. (Contains 93 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Femininity, History, Masculinity, Measurement Techniques, Self Concept
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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