Critical evaluation of personality traits and behavioural gender peculiarities of Latvian males and females
2019
Badjanova, J., Daugavpils Univ. (Latvia) | Ilisko, Dz., Daugavpils Univ. (Latvia) | Ignatjeva, S., Daugavpils Univ. (Latvia)
The topicality of this study is determined by a growing interest in gender studies in all fields of science. For the purpose of this particular study, the authors have analysed the peculiarities of males and females in the context of androgyny theory. The aim of the study is to explore how Domination and Submission determine the behavioural patterns and dynamics of Latvian males and females. The research was based on quantitative research methodology. The authors adapted a methodology by Leary, Leforge and Sazek. The number of research participants was 204; the participants represent different regions of Latvia and three age groups varying from 19 to 62 years old. Empirical research that was carried out in 2016−2017 has revealed the traits and the dynamics of gender behaviour of Latvian males and females. The authors have measured the scale of masculinity and femininity among the research participants. It was discovered that in all groups of research participants, namely, in the age groups ranging from 18 to 60 years old, both males and females display high level of androgyny. Research results demonstrated head apt ability of the inhabitants of Latvia in the changing socio-economic conditions. As a result of constructing models of male and female social behaviour, it was concluded that a values system determined by societal and cultural conditioning and accepted social norms is of a crucial importance. The theoretical basis of this research is grounded in classical theories and the latest research in the field. As a follow-up research, the authors have explored such gender traits as Domination, Submission and Altruism.
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