Masculinity, Popularity, and Self-Esteem among Israeli Preadolescent Girls.

Lobel, Thalma E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ550156

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Publication Date: 1997

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Masculinity, Popularity, and Self-Esteem among Israeli Preadolescent Girls.

Lobel, Thalma E.; And Others

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v36 n5-6 p395-408 Mar 1997

Studied popularity and aspects of self-esteem between girls evidencing more traditional masculine characteristics and girls with more feminine characteristics. Findings from 166 girls aged 9 to 10 years old reveal girls reporting both traits and behaviors considered traditionally masculine were less popular, had lower self-esteem, and were less satisfied with their gender. (GR)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Students, Femininity, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades, Masculinity, Popularity, Preadolescents, Psychological Characteristics, Questionnaires, Self Esteem, Social Science Research, Student Reaction

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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