Advisor Information

Jonathan Santo

Location

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Presentation Type

Poster

Start Date

2-3-2018 12:30 PM

End Date

2-3-2018 1:45 PM

Abstract

Adolescence is a period of development during which needs and relationships shift (Sebastian, Burnett, & Blakemore, 2008). Issues of gender also become more salient, and gender identity has been related to different areas of psychosocial adjustment, such as self-esteem (Egan & Perry, 2001). The current study examined predictors of self-esteem among early adolescents in the context of a multilevel model. We considered felt pressure to conform to gender norms, gender typicality, and gender satisfaction as individual-level predictors within the contexts of the same-sex peer group, nation, and group levels of individualism and collectivism. Multilevel modeling was employed to account for nonindependence between groups.

The current findings illustrate some differences in how gender role norms were associated with self-esteem. Moreover, differences across same sex peer groups were observed based on gender, individualism/collectivism and across samples. The results of the present study illustrate the strong role that gender role norms play in adolescents’ overall self-esteem.

Future directions of research may further focus on the relationships among the variables of interest. Specifically, researchers may explore other groups variables regarding gender norms and expectations. Additionally, the adoption of an emic perspective may allow for researchers to tease apart some of the more nuanced cultural factors that may be influencing gender identity and psychosocial adjustment. Consideration of additional cultural contexts may also reveal fascinating conclusions.

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Mar 2nd, 12:30 PM Mar 2nd, 1:45 PM

Gender Identity and Self-Esteem Within the Contexts of the Same-Sex Peer Group, Nation, and Group Individualism and Collectivism

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Adolescence is a period of development during which needs and relationships shift (Sebastian, Burnett, & Blakemore, 2008). Issues of gender also become more salient, and gender identity has been related to different areas of psychosocial adjustment, such as self-esteem (Egan & Perry, 2001). The current study examined predictors of self-esteem among early adolescents in the context of a multilevel model. We considered felt pressure to conform to gender norms, gender typicality, and gender satisfaction as individual-level predictors within the contexts of the same-sex peer group, nation, and group levels of individualism and collectivism. Multilevel modeling was employed to account for nonindependence between groups.

The current findings illustrate some differences in how gender role norms were associated with self-esteem. Moreover, differences across same sex peer groups were observed based on gender, individualism/collectivism and across samples. The results of the present study illustrate the strong role that gender role norms play in adolescents’ overall self-esteem.

Future directions of research may further focus on the relationships among the variables of interest. Specifically, researchers may explore other groups variables regarding gender norms and expectations. Additionally, the adoption of an emic perspective may allow for researchers to tease apart some of the more nuanced cultural factors that may be influencing gender identity and psychosocial adjustment. Consideration of additional cultural contexts may also reveal fascinating conclusions.