Gender role identity and dating behavior: what is the relationship?

The influence of gender role identity on dating behaviours of college students was examined using the Bem Sex Role Inventory and a behavioural questionnaire. Results indicated that high-masculine individuals scored higher on the masculine dating behaviour index and that high-feminine individuals sco...

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Published in:Sex roles 1987-08, Vol.17 (Aug 87), p.153-161
Main Author: DeLucia, J L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dating
Factors
Gender identity
Students
Universities
USA
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Summary:The influence of gender role identity on dating behaviours of college students was examined using the Bem Sex Role Inventory and a behavioural questionnaire. Results indicated that high-masculine individuals scored higher on the masculine dating behaviour index and that high-feminine individuals scored higher on the feminine interactional index. Results support the hypothesis that gender role identity influences self-reported dating behaviour of college students. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0360-0025