Open Sex Role Inventory – OSRI
A self-report measure designed to assess masculine and feminine personality traits and behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Open Sex Role Inventory – OSRI was developed by OpenPsychometrics (2010). It is designed to measure Gender Roles (Masculinity and Femininity). The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 44 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Masculinity, Femininity, Neutral.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Masculinity | 1,3,5,7,9,13,15,17,19,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43 | 20 |
| Femininity | 2,4,8,12,14,16,20,21,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44 | 20 |
| Neutral | 6,10,11,18 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Slightly Agree, 5 = Agree.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 8 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.