Male Behavior Norms Scale Test

Understand how you relate to traditional masculine norms in about 8 minutes. Get clear insights for therapy or research, including where cultural expectations may create tension or conflict.
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Homosociality and Homophobia (HaH)
Measures the extent to which a person endorses norms that differentiate men from women and from homosexual men, reflecting homosociality and homophobia.
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A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a moderate tendency to differentiate masculinity from femininity and from homosexual men without strongly pronounced opposition.
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Impersonal Sexuality (IS)
Measures acceptance of impersonal, emotionally detached sexual relationships as a masculine norm.
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A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting a preference for emotional intimacy over purely casual, depersonalized sexual encounters.
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Achievement Orientation (AO)
Measures endorsement of achievement-focused masculine norms tied to career success, leadership, and status.
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A score of 6 indicates a moderate achievement orientation, reflecting a generally strong but not exclusive emphasis on professional success and status.
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Self-Reliance (S)
Measures the extent to which a man values independence and personal competence over delegating to others.
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A score of 6 indicates a moderately pronounced tendency to rely on your own abilities while still being able to share responsibility when appropriate.
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3/9
Toughness and Hardness (TaH)
Measures endorsement of masculinity norms emphasizing toughness, emotional control, and risk-taking.
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A score of 3 indicates low endorsement of expectations to be physically tough, emotionally unshakeable, and risk-oriented, suggesting more flexible views of masculinity in this area.
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Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms (AtTMN)
Measures the degree to which a person endorses and is inclined to follow traditional norms of male behavior versus more egalitarian views.
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A score of 4 falls in the Mixed range, suggesting a blend of traditional and egalitarian views about male behavior norms depending on the situation.
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Men exploring identity
41%OF USERS
Men who want to understand how strongly they align with traditional masculine expectations and which norms feel truly their own.
Clients in relationship strain
33%OF USERS
People working through conflict or distance in relationships who suspect “be a real man” beliefs affect communication, emotion, or roles at home.
Psychologists and researchers
26%OF USERS
Professionals using a quick measure to map masculine-norm attitudes, compare groups, and guide discussions about gender roles and inner conflict.
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Homosociality and Homophobia (HaH)
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Depersonalized Sexuality (DS)
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Achievement Orientation (AO)
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Relying on Your Own Strengths (RoYOS)
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Rigidity, firmness (Rf)
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Commitment to traditionalist norms (Cttn)
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures attitudes toward culturally defined masculine role norms and the degree of endorsement of traditional expectations. It summarizes how strongly these norms are accepted across several domains.
What topics are covered in the items?
Items address themes such as strength and independence, emotional control, responsibility, dominance, and other role-related expectations. Each item asks for agreement with statements reflecting these norms.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 8 minutes. The questionnaire contains 39 items.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the response that best reflects typical beliefs or attitudes rather than an idealized answer. Use the same standard across items to support consistent scoring.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Results are intended for screening and discussion of role-related attitudes, including possible areas of tension between personal values and social expectations. Interpretation should consider cultural context and should not be used as a clinical diagnosis by itself.
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Norms of Male Behavior Test

Male Behavior Norms Scale Test

This self-report measure evaluates endorsement of culturally prescribed masculine role expectations and related attitudes. The Male Behavior Norms Scale is intended to support clinical and research discussions of how traditional masculine norms may be internalized and expressed in behavior.

Developed by R. Luyt, J. M. Mahalik, and R. F. Levant, it consists of 39 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Responses can be used to characterize the degree to which an individual aligns with specific masculine norms, which may inform case conceptualization and guide exploration of role-related stress, identity concerns, and interpersonal functioning. Interpretation of results should be integrated with other clinical information and the individual’s sociocultural context when using the Male Behavior Norms Scale.

Author: J. M. Mahalik, R. F. Levant, R. Luyt
Literature: Mahalik, J. R., Locke, B. D., Ludlow, L. H., Diemer, M. A., Scott, R. P. J., Gottfried, M., & Freitas, G. Development of the conformity to masculine norms inventory. Psychology of Men & Masculinity. 2003.; Levant, R. F., & Wong, Y. J. (Eds.). The psychology of men and masculinities. American Psychological Association. 2017.
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