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 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.
Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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Xie
Daniel T L
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D002648:Child; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*