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Title: Developmental Progression of Perceived Gender Similarity in Early Adolescence
Language: English
Authors: Gabrielle Leclerc (ORCID 0009-0008-3218-1332), Annie Bernier (ORCID 0000-0002-2359-9808), Carol L. Martin (ORCID 0000-0003-0666-023X), Fanny Dégeilh (ORCID 0000-0002-5802-4975)
Source: Journal of Early Adolescence. 2026 46(3):313-336.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Gender Identity, Self Concept, Identification (Psychology), Individual Development, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Longitudinal Studies, Social Cognition, Role Perception
DOI: 10.1177/02724316251317630
ISSN: 0272-4316
1552-5449
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the developmental progression of gender similarity, an important aspect of gender identity, in early adolescence. At 11 (M[subscript age] = 11.01) and 14 years of age (M[subscript age] = 14.00), 156 youths (77 girls, 76 boys, 2 transgender boys, 1 gender fluid participant) reported on their perceived own-gender and other-gender similarity levels. Latent change score models suggested that mean levels of own-gender similarity remained stable over time while mean levels of other-gender similarity decreased. No gender differences were found in these mean-level trends. Using autoregressive cross-lagged models to investigate individual differences, a cross-over effect emerged for both gender groups, wherein other-gender similarity at age 11 negatively predicted own-gender similarity at age 14 (controlling for baseline levels of own-gender similarity). These results suggest that both perceived own-gender and other-gender similarity should be assessed when examining gender similarity in early adolescence, as these two subdimensions follow distinct developmental patterns.
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Entry Date: 2026
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