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Androgyny Academicians and Level of Motivation (Analysis of BSRI & Adapted Level of Maslow’s Need Hierarchy)

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  • Tulsi Goswami

    (Asst. Professor (Behavioral Science) Asst. Dean Faculty of Management and Humanities Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, India.)

  • Harsh Dwivedi

    (R. A. Podar institute of Management Studies Department, University of Rajasthan Jaipur, India)

Abstract

Androgyny Created by combining the Greek words for man (andros) and woman (gynaika), androgyny describes the blending of male and female characteristics within a single individual. Androgyny has long been embraced by strong women, soft men, members of queer communities, and others who do not easily fit into traditionally defined gender categories. In present research study researchers have conducted an analytical study on professional academicians. While measuring motivation level among sample population on the basis Adapted model of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the hypothesis was made that the level of motivation and need satisfaction would be high among those academic professionals who are maintaining psychologically androgyny personality characteristics. So very first step was taken towards the measurement of psychology androgyny uniqueness by using a standardize BSRI (Bem Sex Role Inventory)

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  • Tulsi Goswami & Harsh Dwivedi, 2010. "Androgyny Academicians and Level of Motivation (Analysis of BSRI & Adapted Level of Maslow’s Need Hierarchy)," Indian Journal of Commerce and Management Studies, Educational Research Multimedia & Publications,India, vol. 1(1), pages 49-60, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:aii:ijcmss:v:1:y:2010:i:1:p:49-60
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