Bem Sex Role Inventory – BSRI
Measures individual gender role identification across masculinity, femininity, and gender neutrality.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Bem Sex Role Inventory – BSRI was developed by Sandra Bem (1974). It is designed to measure Gender Role Orientation. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 60 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Masculinity, Femininity, Neutral.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Masculinity | 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,43,46,49,52,55,58 | 20 |
| Femininity | 2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50,53,56,59 | 20 |
| Neutral | 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57,60 | 20 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Average score per subscale ranges from 1 (low endorsement) to 7 (high endorsement): 1 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Masculinity alpha = .86, Femininity alpha = .80.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.