Masculine Gender Identity Scale for Females – MGIS
Measures masculine gender identity in females based on childhood preferences, behaviors, and adult gender role identification.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Masculine Gender Identity Scale for Females – MGIS was developed by Ray Blanchard, Kurt Freund (1983). It is designed to measure Masculine gender identity in females. The scale is intended for use with Females (Part A: all females; Part B: homosexual females).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 29 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Part A: General Scale, Part B: Homosexual Females Subscale.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Scale | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 | 20 |
| Part B: Homosexual Females Subscale | 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 | 9 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Feminine / Typical female pattern response, 1 = Intermediate / Neutral response, 2 = Masculine / Cross-gender pattern response.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 47. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Masculine Gender Identity: 0 – 15
- Moderate Masculine Gender Identity: 16 – 30
- High Masculine Gender Identity: 31 – 47
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Part A alpha = .89, Part B alpha = .92.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.