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ERIC Number: EJ569820
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Male Reference Group Identity Dependence: A Theory of Male Identity.
Wade, Jay C.
Counseling Psychologist, v26 n3 p349-83 May 1998
Presents a theory of male identity developed to address the question of why men vary in their masculinity ideology and in their conformity to standards of masculinity. An overview of relevant masculinity research, theoretical foundations for the construct of reference group identity dependence, theoretical postulates, associated behavioral, and psychological characteristics are presented. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Dependency (Personality), Identification (Psychology), Males, Masculinity, Reference Groups, Research, Self Concept, Sex Role
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special topic: "Male Reference Group Identity Dependence." For related articles see CG 552 456-461.