Reference Group Identity Dependence Scale
A Measure of Male Identity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8914959 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jay C Wade (Fordham University, Bronx, New York,, corresponding author), Charles J Gelso (0000-0002-8741-7794, University of Maryland) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 384-412 |
| 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 | 10.1177/0011000098263002 |
| OpenAlex | W2133906340 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 22 |
| References cited | 29 |
The purpose of this study was to develop a measure of male identity based on Wade's (1998) theory of male reference group identity dependence. The construct was operationalized in the form of a self-report instrument, the Reference Group Identity Dependence Scale (RGIDS), that assesses feelings of psychological relatedness to other males. A total of 344 undergraduate males from a large state university completed the RGIDS. Construct validity was evaluated by relating the RGIDS to measures of ego identity, gender role conflict, social anxiety, self-esteem, and anxiety and depression symptomatology. Results of the factor analysis indicated that a four-factor structure corresponded to three hypothesized levels of the construct. The four subscales of the RGIDS demonstrated sound internal consistency, and correlations found between the RGIDS and the other measures in the study indicated preliminary support for validity of the construct. The findings are discussed in terms of implications for the theory and future research on men and masculinity
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| Unique citing works | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,79 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2021 (24) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 22 |