Sex of human figure drawings and sex-role orientation.
We examined the relationship between sex of human figure drawings and sex-role orientation as operationalized by the Bem Sex-Role Inventory. A significant relationship was found for the total sample (N = 756): "feminine" persons were more likely to draw a woman, whereas "masculine," androgynous, and undifferentiated individuals were more likely to draw a man. However, these findings were highly dependent on the drawer's sex. When separated into men (n = 309) and women (n = 447), no significant drawing patterns were found. Based on these findings and past research, recent and traditional conceptualizations concerning sex of figure drawings appear unsubstantiated.
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Department of Psychology, University of Akron, OH 44325-4301.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000592:standards; D011386:Projective Techniques; D012737:Sex Factors