The aim of this study was to evaluate the structure of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, answered by a non-probabilistic sample of Brazilian men and women. More than a decade after the last Brazilian review of the Inventory, it has become necessary to conduct a fresh examination, due to the strong cultural influence regarding its content. The scale was applied to 922 subjects recruited from several locations in Porto Alegre (in the state of Rio Grande do Sul) and its metropolitan area. An evaluation of the structure of the scale was carried out using Factorial Analysis. In addition, the reliability of the scale was also examined. The findings were compared to previous studies. Generally speaking, the evidence strongly supports the approved version, thereby qualifying it to be used in psychological research.
Psychological assessment; Gender; Sex role
