Abstract:

This study was conducted as a descriptive to determine the effect of university students' gender roles (masculine, feminine, androgynous, andambiguous) on self-esteem and life satisfaction. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 338 university students, 167 women, and 171 men. Research data were collected between 31.12.2020-27.05.2021 using the Personal Information Form which prepared by the researchers, BEM Gender Role Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale. The data obtained; descriptive statistics were evaluated using the Chi-square test, independent t-test, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), correlation and regression. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the self-esteem and life satisfaction of university students showed significant differences according to gender roles. It was determined that androgynous individuals had the highest average in terms of self-esteem and life satisfaction, while individuals with ambiguous gender roles had the lowest average. It is recommended to conduct the study in a larger student group to reveal the possible effects of regional and cultural differences on gender roles, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.

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