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Effeminacy. II. Variation with social context.

M P Westfall, A F Schatzberg, A B Blumetti

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study examined effeminacy in social settings, finding its expression varied with situational factors like anxiety or anger. The Effeminacy Scale demonstrated high reliability for assessing these behaviors in group interactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Previous research established an Effeminacy Scale.
    • Understanding effeminacy in social contexts requires in-depth behavioral analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To test the Effeminacy Scale in an in vivo social situation.
    • To explore situational variations and functions of effeminate behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Nineteen subjects participated in four encounter groups (two homosexual, two heterosexual).
    • Behavioral observations were videotaped and analyzed using the Effeminacy Scale.
    • Interrater reliability was assessed for the scale's application.

    Main Results:

    • Effeminate responses showed significant situational variation.
    • High levels of effeminacy correlated with anxiety or anger.
    • Effeminacy also appeared linked to sexual signaling, narcissistic retreat, or castration anxiety.

    Conclusions:

    • The Effeminacy Scale is a reliable tool for assessing effeminate behaviors in social groups.
    • Effeminacy is a dynamic behavior influenced by social context and psychological states.

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