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M-F: biopolar and probably multidimensional

J O Sines

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study found that while the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) MF scale and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) M-F index showed low correlation, both significantly related to sexual orientation when considering their bipolar nature. Combining these indices explained more sexual orientation variance than either alone.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sexuality Studies
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Masculinity-Femininity (MF) scale and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) M-F index are commonly used measures.
    • Understanding the relationship between these scales and self-rated sexual orientation is crucial for psychological assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between the MMPI MF scale and the WAIS M-F index.
    • To examine the relationship of these scales with self-rated sexual orientation in a mixed-sex sample.
    • To explore the construct of Masculinity-Femininity (M-F) as both bipolar and multidimensional.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the MMPI MF scale and WAIS M-F index to a mixed-sex group.
    • Collected self-rated sexual orientation data.

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  • Performed correlational analyses, considering the bipolarity of the scales.

    • Main Results:

    • The MMPI MF scale and WAIS M-F index showed low direct correlation with each other.
    • Both scales significantly correlated with self-rated sexual orientation when their bipolar nature was accounted for.
    • The combined M-F indices explained a greater proportion of variance in sexual orientation than individual scales.

    Conclusions:

    • Masculinity-Femininity (M-F) is best understood as a construct that is both bipolar and multidimensional.
    • The MMPI MF scale and WAIS M-F index, when interpreted appropriately, offer valuable insights into sexual orientation.
    • Future research should consider the multidimensional aspects of M-F in relation to sexual orientation.