Age differences and patterns of sex-role conflict among alcoholics.

Examined sex-role conflict in 17 hospitalized alcoholic males and 17 hospitalized alcoholic females. The 14 younger Ss were 18–30 yrs old, and the 20 older Ss were 35–61 yrs old; Ss were administered the Personal Attributes Questionnaire. Results indicate that all Ss wanted to be higher on masculinity and that older females saw themselves as significantly lower than average on masculinity. Older Ss tended to be higher on femininity than younger Ss. Findings are discussed in terms of the changing aspects of sex-role socialization. (11 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)