Gender stereotype of early adolescents and its influencing factors
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2020.08.017
- VernacularTitle:上海市青春期早期青少年性别刻板印象及其影响因素
- Author:
XI Haiyang, ZUO Xiayun, YU Chunyan, LIAN Qiguo, TU Xiaowen, YAN Li, LOU Chaohua
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Author Information
1. Public Health School, Fudan University, Shanghai(200032), China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Puberty;
Stereotyping;
Mental health;
Regression analysis;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2020;41(8):1185-1188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the gender stereotype in early adolescence and the potential influencing factors.
Methods:Stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to recruit students of grade 6-8 in three middle schools of Shanghai during November to December, 2017. Students were surveyed anonymously using Computer Assisted Self-Interview approach regarding geder stereotype and associated factors.
Results:Average gender stereotype score was (3.32±0.75), with boys(3.43±0.75)higher than the girls(3.20±0.72)(t=6.37, P<0.05). The "agreement" proportion was highest among gender stereotypes items which reflect personality characteristics such as "it’s important for boy to be strong and determined" "girls should be like a lady" and "girls were expected to be submissive"(60.99%，50.79%，43.95%), and the "agreement" proportion among boys increased with age, while decreased in girls. Boys who had sisters or recent bullying behaviors showed more gender stereotype[β(95%CI)=0.19(0.05-0.33), 0.39(0.12-0.67)]. Girls whose parents allowed to go to opposite sex homes alone had less gender stereotype, however, the gender stereotype became stronger when girls had more female peers[β(95%CI)=-0.22(-0.41--0.03),0.04(0.00-0.07)].
Conclusion:The young adolescents, especially boys, show certain level of gender stereotype. The normal heterosexual friendships and safe campus environments would help promote young adolescents to establish equal gender beliefs.
