Male Reference Group Identity Dependence
A Theory of Male Identity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8912693 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jay C Wade (Fordham University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 349-383 |
| Publication date | 1998-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Counseling Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0011-0000 • E-ISSN: 1552-3861 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0011000098263001 |
| OpenAlex | W2149446581 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 40 |
| References cited | 75 |
This article presents a theory of male identity developed to address the question of why men vary in their masculinity ideology and in their conformity to standards of masculinity. The theory, male reference group identity dependence, is based on two other theories—reference group theory and ego identity development theory. Reference group identity dependence is defined as the extent to which males are dependent on a reference group for their gender role self-concept. An overview of relevant masculinity research, theoretical foundations for the construct of reference group identity dependence, theoretical postulates, and associated behavioral and psychological characteristics are presented. Research implications of the theory are discussed and future research directions are provided
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| Unique citing works | 40 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,43 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2025 (28) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 40 |