Development Of The Toxic Masculinity Scale: A Study Of Validity And Reliability

Münevver Başman; Senanur Turgut; Kader Serezli

Article Details

Development Of The Toxic Masculinity Scale: A Study Of Validity And Reliability

Authors:

Münevver Başman | Senanur Turgut | Kader Serezli

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

Kadın Araştırmaları

Journal:

Fe Dergi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.83-109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318036

pISSN:

1309-128X

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Abstract:

 Toxic masculinity is socially regressive male characteristics that foster male dominance, devaluation of women, homophobia, and violence. It can be defined as the behavior patterns that society imposes on men and all of the harm that men inflict on themselves and their environment while trying to act in accordance with these behavior patterns. The aim of this research is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool that will measure toxic masculinity. The study group of the research consists of 407 men aged 18 and over. In the first stage of the study, Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed, data from 299 men was used, and in the second stage, criterion validity, data from 108 men was used. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, it was concluded that the measurement tool consisted of three sub-dimensions Dominance, Power, Vulnerability and 32 items and it was seen that the three-factor scale explained 48.93  of the total variance. The internal consistency coefficients for the scale were examined and the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the total scale was found to be .95. After the scale was finalized, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale was used for validity study. When the data obtained were examined, it was observed that there was a high level, positive and significant relationship between the Toxic Masculinity Scale and the Gender Roles Attitude Scale. Findings indicate that the Toxic Masculinity Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

 Toxic masculinity is socially regressive male characteristics that foster male dominance, devaluation of women, homophobia, and violence. It can be defined as the behavior patterns that society imposes on men and all of the harm that men inflict on themselves and their environment while trying to act in accordance with these behavior patterns. The aim of this research is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool that will measure toxic masculinity. The study group of the research consists of 407 men aged 18 and over. In the first stage of the study, Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed, data from 299 men was used, and in the second stage, criterion validity, data from 108 men was used. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, it was concluded that the measurement tool consisted of three sub-dimensions Dominance, Power, Vulnerability and 32 items and it was seen that the three-factor scale explained 48.93  of the total variance. The internal consistency coefficients for the scale were examined and the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the total scale was found to be .95. After the scale was finalized, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale was used for validity study. When the data obtained were examined, it was observed that there was a high level, positive and significant relationship between the Toxic Masculinity Scale and the Gender Roles Attitude Scale. Findings indicate that the Toxic Masculinity Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

 Toxic masculinity is socially regressive male characteristics that foster male dominance, devaluation of women, homophobia, and violence. It can be defined as the behavior patterns that society imposes on men and all of the harm that men inflict on themselves and their environment while trying to act in accordance with these behavior patterns. The aim of this research is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool that will measure toxic masculinity. The study group of the research consists of 407 men aged 18 and over. In the first stage of the study, Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed, data from 299 men was used, and in the second stage, criterion validity, data from 108 men was used. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, it was concluded that the measurement tool consisted of three sub-dimensions Dominance, Power, Vulnerability and 32 items and it was seen that the three-factor scale explained 48.93  of the total variance. The internal consistency coefficients for the scale were examined and the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the total scale was found to be .95. After the scale was finalized, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale was used for validity study. When the data obtained were examined, it was observed that there was a high level, positive and significant relationship between the Toxic Masculinity Scale and the Gender Roles Attitude Scale. Findings indicate that the Toxic Masculinity Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

 Toksik erkeklik; erkeklerin baskınlığını, kadınların değersizleştirilmesini, homofobiyi, şiddeti teşvik eden, tutucu erkek özellikleridir. Toplumun erkeklere yüklediği davranış kalıplarını ve erkeklerin bu davranış kalıplarına uygun hareket etmeye çabalarken kendilerine ve çevrelerine verdikleri zararların tümü şeklinde tanımlanabilir. Bu araştırmanın amacı erkeklerde toksik erkekliği değerlendirecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı geliştirmektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, 18 yaş ve üzeri 407 erkekten oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın ilk aşaması olan Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizinde AFA 299, ikinci aşaması olan ölçüt geçerliğinde ise ilk aşamadan bağımsız 108 erkeğin verisi kullanılmıştır. Açımlayıcı faktör analiziyle ölçme aracının üç alt boyut Baskınlık, Güç, Kırılganlık ve 32 maddeden oluştuğu sonucuna ulaşılmış ve üç faktörlü ölçeğin toplam varyansı 48.93 açıkladığı görülmüştür. Ölçek için iç tutarlık katsayıları incelenmiş ve toplam ölçeğin Cronbach Alfa iç tutarlılık katsayısı .95 olarak bulunmuştur. Ölçek son haline getirildikten sonra geçerlik çalışması için Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rolleri Tutum Ölçeğinden yararlanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler incelendiğinde geliştirilen Toksik Erkeklik Ölçeği ile Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rolleri Tutum Ölçeği arasında yüksek düzeyde, pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür. Bulgular Toksik Erkeklik Ölçeğinin geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğuna işaret etmektedir.

Article Details

Development Of The Toxic Masculinity Scale: A Study Of Validity And Reliability

Authors:

Münevver Başman | Senanur Turgut | Kader Serezli

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

Kadın Araştırmaları

Journal:

Fe Dergi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.83-109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318036

pISSN:

1309-128X

Gender

manhood

scale development

toxic masculinity

reliabilityerkeklik

ölçek geliştirme

toksik maskülinite

toplumsal cinsiyet

güvenilirlik

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Münevver Başman | Senanur Turgut | Kader Serezli

Publisher: Ankara University

Main Topics: Kadın Araştırmaları

Journal: Fe Dergi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.83-109

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001318036

pISSN: 1309-128X

Issues

Authors:

Münevver Başman | Senanur Turgut | Kader Serezli

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

Kadın Araştırmaları

Journal:

Fe Dergi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.83-109

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318036

pISSN:

1309-128X