Gender differences: examination of the 12-item bem sex role inventory (BSRI-12) in an older Brazilian population.

Although gender is often acknowledged as a determinant of health, measuring its components, other than biological sex, is uncommon. The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) quantifies self-attribution of traits, indicative of gender roles. The BSRI has been used with participants across cultures and countr...

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Main Authors: Lisa F Carver, Afshin Vafaei, Ricardo Guerra, Aline Freire, Susan P Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3788731?pdf=render