
Gender Role Beliefs Scale
How strongly do you subscribe to traditional gender roles? Take this test to find out.
By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
November 12, 2024

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
November 12, 2024
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.
Gender role beliefs refer to the extent to which an individual subscribes to traditional ideas about the roles and behaviors appropriate for men and women. These beliefs are rooted in cultural, societal and familial influences. For many people, gender roles influence personal decisions, career choices and even interactions within relationships.
Beliefs about gender roles significantly shape how we view ourselves and others. Gender roles dictate how we choose to show up in the world. Understanding how these beliefs affect us is essential, as they can restrict personal growth. Gender roles can even strain relationships, as expectations may hinder open communication and mutual understanding.
The value of a scale measuring beliefs about gender roles lies in its ability to reveal often unconscious biases around gender. This scale provides insight into how deeply these beliefs influence one's choices, relationships and worldview. It is a tool that can help people understand how gender role beliefs impact various aspects of life.
You can take this test here. Follow all of the steps to receive your results.
References: Kerr Melanson, P. S., & Holden, R. R. (1996). Development of the gender role beliefs scale (GRBS). Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 11(5), 3.