| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | The Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict (Dickey, 1961) was developed for a study on attitudes toward sex roles and feelings of adequacy in homosexual males. Subjects rate 46 traits based on how well they describe the “typical male homosexual,” “typical female heterosexual,” and “typical male heterosexual.” The ratings are on a seven-point scale, with some adjectives serving as fillers. The traits selected were based on stereotypes about human behavior and sex roles. Split-half reliability and validity support were established. |
| Author | Dickey, Brenda A. |
| Purpose | To assess perceived role conflict among the “typical male homosexual,” “typical female heterosexual,” and “typical male heterosexual.” |
| Construct | Role Conflict; Sex Roles |
| Instrument Type | Rating Scale |
| Reliability | Internal Consistency: Split-half reliability coefficient (corrected for length by Spearman-Brown formula) = .96 for self-ideal discrepancy. Test-Retest Reliability: Product-moment correlation = .86 (after 3.5-4 months). |
| Validity | A product-moment correlation of .53 between the direct measure and self-ideal discrepancy, suggesting validity for both as measures of feelings of adequacy. |
| Factor Analysis | No factor analysis indicated. |
| Test Methodology | Test Reliability; Internal Consistency; Split-Half Reliability; Test-Retest Reliability |
| Test Items | 46 items rated on a seven-point scale. |
| Classification | 7500 Sex, Gender Roles, and Sexual Behavior |
| Population Group | Human |
| Population Details | Location: United States; Sample: Subjects aged 21-63 years |
| Keywords | Internal Consistency; Male and Female Heterosexuals; Male Homosexuals; Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict; Test Development; Test-Retest Reliability; Validity; Trait Adjectives |
| Index Terms | Heterosexuality; Homosexuality (Attitudes Toward); Internal Consistency; Male Homosexuality; Measurement; Role Conflicts; Sex Role Attitudes; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Test-Retest Reliability |
| Permissions | May use for Research/Teaching |
| Reference | Dickey, B. A. (1961). Attitudes toward sex roles and feelings of adequacy in homosexual males. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 25(2), 116–122. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0042282 |
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Mohammed looti (2025). Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict scale. Psychological Scales & Instruments Database. Retrieved from https://db.arabpsychology.com/scales/measurement-of-subjective-role-conflict-scale/
Mohammed looti. "Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict scale." Psychological Scales & Instruments Database, 28 Oct. 2025, https://db.arabpsychology.com/scales/measurement-of-subjective-role-conflict-scale/.
Mohammed looti. "Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict scale." Psychological Scales & Instruments Database, 2025. https://db.arabpsychology.com/scales/measurement-of-subjective-role-conflict-scale/.
Mohammed looti (2025) 'Measurement of Subjective Role Conflict scale', Psychological Scales & Instruments Database. Available at: https://db.arabpsychology.com/scales/measurement-of-subjective-role-conflict-scale/.
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