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Peer reviewedCook, Ellen P. – Counseling Psychologist, 1998
Argues that Wade's Male Reference Group Identity Dependence Theory seems to cover familiar groups in respect to gender issues. Also holds that Wade's theory is not sensitive enough to individual differences. Discusses the status of the groups in the study. Offers suggestions for future research. (MKA)
Descriptors: Criticism, Dependency (Personality), Identification (Psychology), Individual Differences
