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.
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