The Gender-Related Attributes Survey (GERAS)-Masculinity is a 25-item measure that can be used to assess gender-related attributes across multiple facets in gender and sex-difference research. The survey ask participants to assess various characteristics, personality traits, and interests. Items are separated into 3 subscales: personality, cognition, and activities and interests.
Geographies Tested: Austria,Germany
Populations Included: Female, Male
Age Range: Adolescents, Adults
How relevantstereotypicalsocially desirable is this item for describing gender differencesfor a man?
Personality
Risk-taking
1. Reckless
2. Willing to take risks
3. Courageous
4. Adventurous
Assertiveness
5. Dominant
6. Controlling
7. Boastful
Rationality
8. Rational
9. Analytical
10. Pragmatic
Cognition
Spatial
11. To find an address for the first time
12. To find a way again
13. To follow directions
Numerical
14. To solve equations
15. To understand formulas
16. Day-to-day calculations
17. To write a computer program
Activities and Interests
Interests Social Masculine
18. Paintball
19. Driving go-carts
20. Drinking beer
21. Watching action movies
22. Playing cards (poker)
Interests Sport Masculine
23. Watching sports on TV (boxing, Formula 1, ball games)
24. Doing certain sports (soccer, basketball, handball, etc. )
25. Gym (weightlifting)
Response Options:
7-point Likert scale
Not at all - 1
Very - 1
Item scores are averaged for each subscale. For the total scale score, the average of the 3 subscale scores is calculated.
Gruber, F. M., Distlberger, E., Scherndl, T., Ortner, T. M., & Pletzer, B. (2020). Psychometric properties of the multifaceted Gender-Related Attributes Survey (GERAS). European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 36(4), 612-623. https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000528
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