Psychometric Properties of the Persian Form of the Women's Gender Role Conflict Scale

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1 Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities,Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: The impact of gender role issues on challenges encountered in the workplace, within relationships, and in emotional well-being is a critical area of research in psychology.
The present study was conducted to verify the psychometric properties of the Gender Role Conflict Scale for women in Iranian society.
Method: This study employed a correlational design. The statistical population included all adult women aged 18 to 55 residing in Tehran.The sample consisted of 200 adult women within the same age range, selected through convenience sampling and recruited via online distribution of the questionnaire on virtual platforms. After translating and back-translating the Gender Role Conflict Questionnaire, psychometric evaluations were conducted. For this purpose, the Persian version of the Women's Gender Role Conflict Scale (GCRS_F) was administered alongside Diener and Pavot's Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and the short form of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Construct validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated by calculating Pearson correlations, as well as Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and Composite Reliability (CR) scores. Reliability was examined using Cronbach's alpha, split-half reliability, and the Spearman-Brown correlation coefficient.
Results: The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit and suitability of the four-factor model. Significant correlations between this scale and both the life satisfaction scales and the short form of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale further supported the scale’s divergent and concurrent validity.
The scores obtained from the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and Composite Reliability (CR) confirmed the questionnaire's convergent validity.
The reliability of the scale, assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, was 0.89 for the entire scale and ranged from 0.73 to 0.85 for its individual factors. Additionally, the Spearman-Brown correlation coefficient was 0.76, consistent with the correlation coefficient obtained by splitting the scale into two halves.
Discussion and Conclusion: Given the favorable psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Gender Role Conflict Scale for women, it can be considered a reliable tool for use in Iranian society.

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