Field independence as a function of sex, sex-roles, and the sex-role appropriateness of the task

Two experiments were conducted to explain the sex difference in field independence by reference to socialization factors. It was hypothesized that the sex-role appropriateness of the task as masculine or feminine-typed would influence the performance of masculine and feminine women in a manner congr...

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Published inPerceptual and motor skills Vol. 68; no. 1; p. 115
Main Authors Balistreri, E, Busch-Rossnagel, N A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1989
Subjects
Adult
Female
Field Dependence-Independence
Gender Identity
Humans
Identification (Psychology)
Male
Pilot Projects
Psychological Tests
Stereotyping
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Summary:Two experiments were conducted to explain the sex difference in field independence by reference to socialization factors. It was hypothesized that the sex-role appropriateness of the task as masculine or feminine-typed would influence the performance of masculine and feminine women in a manner congruent with their sex-role orientation. 28 pilot subjects and 100 subjects in Study 2 were equally divided between the sexes. Both studies used the Bem Sex-role Inventory, but different versions of the Embedded Figures Test. The over-all results suggested that feminine women varied their performance according to task appropriateness, although not always in a manner congruent with their sex-role orientation. Androgynous individuals and masculine men did not alter their performance.
ISSN:0031-5125
DOI:10.2466/pms.1989.68.1.115