Male Role Norms Scale – MRNS

Success in his work has to be man's central goal in this life.

The best way for a young man to get the respect of other people is to get a job, take it seriously, and do it well.

A man owes it to his family to work at the best-paying job he can get.

A man should generally work overtime to make more money whenever he has the chance.

A man always deserves the respect of his wife and children.

It is essential for a man to always have the respect and admiration of everyone who knows him.

A man should never back down in the face of trouble.

I always like a man who's totally sure of himself.

A man should always think everything out coolly and logically, and have rational reasons for everything he does.

A man should always try to project an air of confidence even if he really doesn't feel confident inside.

A man must stand on his own two feet and never depend on other people to help him do things.

When a man is feeling pain he should not let it show.

Nobody respects a man very much who frequently talks about his worries, fears, and problems.

A good motto for a man would be 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going.'

I think a young man should try to become physically tough, even if he's not big.

Fists are sometimes the only way to get out of a bad situation.

A real man enjoys a bit of danger now and then.

In some kinds of situations a man should be ready to use his fists, even if his wife or his girlfriend would object.

A man should always refuse to get into a fight, even if there seems to be no way to avoid it.

It bothers me when a man does something that I consider 'feminine'.

A man whose hobbies are cooking, sewing, and going to the ballet probably wouldn't appeal to me.

It is a bit embarrassing for a man to have a job that is usually filled by a woman.

Unless he was really desperate, I would probably advise a man to keep looking rather than accept a job as a secretary.

If I heard about a man who was a hairdresser or a gourmet cook, I might wonder how masculine he was.

I think it's extremely good for a boy to be taught to cook, sew, clean the house, and take care of younger children.

I might find it a little silly or embarrassing if a male friend of mine cried over a sad love scene in a movie.