Construct

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Construct: Masculinity/Femininity


  • Description
  • Indicators

Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
Note 2: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.
Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".


Definition: The degree to which gender inequalities are espoused by an individual.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Srite & Karahanna, 2006)


Note 1: This list contains all the indicators (measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying a theory/model in a context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.
Note 2: Some of the indicators are context-dependent.
Note 3: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.


IndicatorScaleContextTheory/ModelReference(s)
It is preferable to have a man in high level position rather than a woman.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)
There are some jobs in which a man can always do better than a woman.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)
It is more important for men to have a professional career than it is for women to have a professional career.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)
Solving organizational problems requires the active forcible approach which is typical of men.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)
Women do not value recognition and promotion in their work as much as men do.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)