Gender Stereotyping Scale for Adolescents – GSSA
Measures gender stereotyping among adolescents in the context of relationships and general attitudes towards women.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Gender Stereotyping Scale for Adolescents – GSSA was developed by Vangie A. Foshee, Karl E. Bauman (1998). It is designed to measure Gender Stereotyping. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Relationships, Attitudes Towards Women.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Relationships | 2,4,6,8 | 4 |
| Attitudes Towards Women | 1,3,5,7,9,10,11 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 4 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 11 to 44. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Gender Stereotyping: 11 – 22
- Moderate Gender Stereotyping: 23 – 33
- High Gender Stereotyping: 34 – 44
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.