Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 16 Issue 2
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- Pages.306-315
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- 2004
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
A Q Study on Gender-role Identity among College Students
대학생의 성역할정체감 유형에 관한 주관성 연구
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Kim, Myung-Ae
(Nursing College in Keimyung University) ;
- Nam, Seung-Hee (Nursing College in Keimyung University)
- Received : 2004.04.16
- Accepted : 2004.06.19
- Published : 2004.06.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the structure and characteristics among college students' gender-role identity. Method: The study used a Q-method to measure college students' gender-role identity types. Korean Gender Role Identity Inventory(KGRII) formed the Q sample. The P sample consisted of a convenience sample of 44 college students. Q statements were written on separate cards and were given to the subjects to sort according to degree of agreement or disagreement. The Q-sorts by each subject were coded and analyzed with the Quanl PC program. Result: From data, three types were extracted. Three types showed a low correlation with each other, and accounted for 41 percent of the variance of the participants. The first type, a 'sex-role transcendence', expresses warm, humane, and kind. The second type, a 'masculinity intention type', has leadership, activity, power, and initiative. And the third type, a 'femininity intention type' pursues emotional, expressive, delicate and tactful. Conclusion: This paper classifies and subdivides three types of gender-role identity in college students. It helps understanding of gender-role identity, and further developing a sense of value and attitude related to gender identity in college students.