Gender Role Conflict in Men as a Predictor of Self-Ratings of Behavior on the Interpersonal Circle

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine men's gender role conflict in relation to self-related behavir on the Interpersonal Circle. One hundred and one, mostly single and Caucasian, college aged men completed the Gender Role Conflict Scale (GRCS) and the Checklist of Interpersonal Transactions-Revised (CLOIT-R). Canonical analyses indicated that two significant roots accounted for 34% of the variance. The first root found success/power/competition to be related to controlling and rigid interpersonal behavior; and the second root found Restrictive Emotionality and Restrictive Affectionate Behavior Between men to be related to hostile and rigid interpersonal behavior. The discussion to uses on implications for interpersonal relationship and psychoterapy for men who rigidly enact stereotypical male gender roles.