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Sujanandhini L J .
Valliammal College for Women, Chennai
Elizabeth Thomas
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
The present study aimed to examine the differences in gender role attitudes among
married, working men and women in India aged between 25-40 based on specific
demographic variables. It also examined the relationship between gender role attitudes,
psychological distress and life satisfaction. Totally,154 participants completed the survey
form measuring the three variables. Results showed that majority of the participants
held an egalitarian gender role attitude. Women, those aged between 25-30 and those
who did not have children, were comparatively less traditional in their attitudes.
Furthermore, significant correlation was identified between psychological distress and
life satisfaction. Results suggest the changing views towards the construct of gender
roles in the Indian society, having significant implications from both psychological and
social lens. Further studies can be conducted to understand the behavioural translation
of these attitudes as multiple situational factors can influence such changing attitudes.