THE IMPACT OF STEREOTYPED GENDER-ROLE ATTITUDES ON THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY PERSONALITY IN CONDITIONS THE TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL RELATIONS

Authors

  • М. Е. Білова Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18524/2304-1609.2016.2(40).134484

Keywords:

gender stereotypes, the level of anxiety of the individual, gender-role attitudes

Abstract

In the context of modern society there is a significant revision of the male and female roles, multidimensional processes of change taking place and distribution of professional duties, social status, personal realization opportunities, which are becoming increasingly separated from sex. The article presents the results of studies on the relationship of gender stereotypes and the anxiety of the individual. Inappropriate behavior peculiarities of personality, traits, gender stereotypes, based on the typical culture of the norms and sanctions can be reflected in the increase in the level of anxiety of the individual. The results of research showed a relationship between gender representation of the person about himself and the individual’s anxiety. By gender status higher levels of anxiety are characterized by women. By gender status of high anxiety are characterized as feminine and androgynous style. The research has confirmed the hypothesis of the existence of the relationship between gender perceptions about themselves and the individual anxiety (Rsp = 0,356, p <0,05). Gender stereotypes enshrined norms and sanctions of society, forced a woman to strive to meet them. In modern society, compliance feminine female role is complicated. Assessing his behavior as inappropriate gender stereotypes, women experience concern thereby increasing the level of anxiety.

Author Biography

М. Е. Білова, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University

Belova М. Е.

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Published

2016-04-26

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