Masculine Behavior Scale – MBS

I spend a great deal of my time pursuing a highly successful career.

I don't usually discuss my feelings and emotions with others.

I don't devote much time to intimate relationships.

I try to be in control of everything in my life.

I am very ambitious in the pursuit of a success-oriented career.

I am not the type of person to self-disclose about my emotions.

I don't involve myself too deeply in loving, tender relationships.

I make sure that I "call all the shots" in my life.

I devote extensive time and effort to the pursuit of a professional career.

I don't often talk to others about my emotional reactions to things.

I don't become very close to others in an intimate way.

I don't take orders (or advice) from anybody.

I do whatever I have to in order to work toward job success.

In general, I avoid discussions dealing with my feelings and emotions.

I don't often tell others about my feelings of love and affection for them.

I don't let others tell me what to do with my life.

I work hard at trying to ensure myself of a successful career.

I don't often admit that I have emotional feelings.

I tend to avoid being in really close, intimate relationships.

I don't allow others to have control over my life.