Androgyny
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How does psychology define androgyny?
It refers to a personality type characterised by a balance of both masculine and feminine traits, attitudes, and behaviours within the same person (e.g., someone who is competitive at work but a caring parent).
Why did Sandra Bem suggest that androgyny is associated with psychological well-being?
Because androgynous individuals are better equipped to adapt to a range of situations, as they have a broader range of traits to draw on compared to non-androgynous people.
What is the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) ?
A scale developed by Sandra Bem (1974) to measure androgyny. It asks respondents to rate themselves on 20 masculine traits, 20 feminine traits, and 20 neutral traits using a 7-point scale.
How are scores on the BSRI classified?
Based on two dimensions:
· High masculine, low feminine: Masculine
· High feminine, low masculine: Feminine
· High masculine, high feminine: Androgynous
· Low masculine, low feminine: Undifferentiated
What is one strength of the BSRI?
At the time it was developed, it appeared to be both valid and reliable. It was developed using ratings from male and female judges, and a pilot study with students showed it corresponded with their self-described identity (validity) and produced similar scores on retest (reliability).
What is a limitation of the BSRI regarding its age?
It was developed over 40 years ago. Notions of what is 'masculine' and 'feminine' have changed significantly, meaning the scale may lack temporal validity and contain outdated stereotypes.
What is a limitation of the BSRI regarding its cultural application?
It was devised using people only from the United States. Notions of maleness and femaleness are not universal, so the scale may lack generalisability to other cultures.
What is a limitation of the BSRI regarding self-report?
It relies on people having insight into their own personality, which they may not have. The scoring system is also subjective, as different people may apply the 7-point scale differently.