Hyper Gender Ideology Scale – Short Form [HGIS-19]

Questionnaire Description

The Hyper Gender Ideology Scale – Short Form (HGIS-19) is an instrument designed to assess extreme or rigid beliefs and attitudes regarding gender roles, characteristics, and social expectations. It examines the extent to which individuals endorse and express strict or exaggerated views about gender and gender-related behavior.

Aim

The main aim of the HGIS-19 is to measure individuals’ tendency to adopt exaggerated or rigid beliefs about gender roles and to explore how these attitudes may influence behavior, interpersonal relationships, and social interaction. It can also be used to examine associations between hypergender ideology and variables such as attitudes toward gender equality and power relations.

Data Analysis and Use

Participants respond to statements concerning beliefs about gender roles and related social expectations. Their responses can be analyzed to identify major dimensions of hypergender attitudes and to examine possible relationships with demographic and social variables such as age, education, and social roles.

Scoring

According to the available material, responses are recorded using a Likert-type scale, for example from 1 to 5, reflecting the degree of agreement or disagreement with each statement. Responses can be combined to calculate indicators of hypergender ideology and subsequently examined in relation to personal, social, or occupational variables.

Applications

The HGIS-19 can be used in social and personality psychology, gender studies, and social science research, particularly in studies examining gender stereotypes, social roles, attitudes toward equality, and interpersonal relationships.

References

Eagly, A. H., & Wood, W. (1999). The origins of sex differences in human behavior: Evolved dispositions versus social roles. American Psychologist.

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Bem, S. L. (1974). The measurement of psychological androgyny. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Connell, R. W. (2005). Masculinities. University of California Press.