Abstract

This study was conducted with the purpose of finding the elements that constitute adolescence gender sensitivity and developing a standardized adolescence gender sensitivity measurement scale. To conduct the study, questionnaires containing preliminary questions were distributed to six middle schools(n=979) and five high schools(n=1,864) nationwide. After eliminating phony responses, 1,656 returned responses were included for the analysis. Based on the analysis results, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were carried out in order to ‘Gender Sensitivity Inventory for Adolescence Scale’, and the hierarchical two-factor model was verified to determine the final model of the scale. Standardization of the final scale was completed, along with the verification of the analysis target's construct validity, public validity, reliability. As a result of the study, 'gender perception and sexual attitudes' included 'gender role stereotypes', 'myths about sexual violence', 'prejudice against men', 'prejudice against women', 'pursuit of sexual stimulation', and 'sensitivity to sexual infringement' as components of adult cognitive sensitivity in adolescents, and 'sensitivity and gender equality orientation' included 'ability to recognize gender discrimination', 'ability to empathize with pain', 'ability to self-control', 'ability to accept perspective', and 'orientation towards gender equality'. 105 questions in all were chosen to be the final questions as a consequence. The interpretation direction for this scale was supplied at the study's conclusion. This study is significant since it created a standardized scale and determined the components of teenage adult cognitive sensitivity. This scale can be a helpful tool for developing programs and assessing their efficacy, as well as for deciding the direction of youth guidance in the educational area.