Androgyny in adolescents and middle-aged individuals: Its possible demographic and external influences

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Roberto Mendoza

Vivienne Valledor

Abstract/Summary

Two hundred fifteen participants, 102 adolescents and 113 middle-aged individuals, were asked to complete the Bern Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI) in order for the researchers to classify them as being feminine, nearly feminine, masculine, nearly masculine or androgynous. Twenty-one participants were interviewed to gather information about the influences that lead one to be androgynous. There are significantly more androgynous adolescents than androgynous middle-aged individuals. Factors that influenced their present sex-role orientation are the individual's culture, family and peers, religion, and socioeconomic status. The researchers recommend that future studies should diversity the sample in terms of size and personal background and to have in-depth interviews regarding the possible influences that lead one to be androgynous.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14016

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

vi, 122 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Androgynous (Psychology)

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