Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School Children
This study examined the factor structure of a scale based on the four-dimensional gender identity model (Egan and Perry, 2001) in 726 Chinese elementary school students. Exploratory factor analyses suggested a three-factor model, two of which corresponded to “Felt Pressure” and “Intergroup Bias” in...
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| description | This study examined the factor structure of a scale based on the four-dimensional gender identity model (Egan and Perry, 2001) in 726 Chinese elementary school students. Exploratory factor analyses suggested a three-factor model, two of which corresponded to “Felt Pressure” and “Intergroup Bias” in the original model. The third factor “Gender Compatibility” appeared to be a combination of “Gender Typicality” and “Gender Contentment” in the original model. Follow-up confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) indicated that, relative to the initial four-factor structure, the three-factor model fits the current Chinese sample better. These results are discussed in light of cross-cultural similarities and differences in development of gender identity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0ea968bc254f48e686bfdba8c9776c332025-02-03T01:32:53ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/595813595813Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School ChildrenLu Yu0Dong Xie1Daniel T. L. Shek2Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongDepartment of Psychology and Counseling, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72035, USADepartment of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongThis study examined the factor structure of a scale based on the four-dimensional gender identity model (Egan and Perry, 2001) in 726 Chinese elementary school students. Exploratory factor analyses suggested a three-factor model, two of which corresponded to “Felt Pressure” and “Intergroup Bias” in the original model. The third factor “Gender Compatibility” appeared to be a combination of “Gender Typicality” and “Gender Contentment” in the original model. Follow-up confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) indicated that, relative to the initial four-factor structure, the three-factor model fits the current Chinese sample better. These results are discussed in light of cross-cultural similarities and differences in development of gender identity.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/595813 |
| spellingShingle | Lu Yu Dong Xie Daniel T. L. Shek Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School Children The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School Children |
| title_full | Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School Children |
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| title_short | Factor Structure of a Multidimensional Gender Identity Scale in a Sample of Chinese Elementary School Children |
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