Analysis

The Male Role Norms Inventory-Revised (MRNI-R) is a psychometric tool developed to assess perceptions and norms related to masculinity. The MRNI-R examines traditional male roles and how social expectations influence men’s psychology and behavior. The revised version includes updates that reflect contemporary views and trends in the understanding of male roles.

Objective

The purpose of the scale is to:
Assess Male Roles: Record perceptions regarding traditional and modern male roles and measure the pressure men may feel to conform to these norms.
Understand Social Expectations: Analyze how social and cultural expectations shape perceptions of masculinity and men’s behavior.
Support Interventions: Promote the development of interventions and educational programs aimed at fostering acceptance and adaptation of more flexible models of masculinity.
Promote Social Awareness: Raise social awareness about the harmful stereotypes associated with traditional masculinity.

Scoring

The scale includes a series of statements that participants are asked to evaluate using a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The statements cover various dimensions of masculinity, such as independence, strength, and emotional restraint, and the overall scores provide an estimate of the acceptance of traditional male roles.

References

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