Perceived Familial Gender Discrimination and Self-Efficacy: The Mediating Role of Gender Transcendence

Abstract This study examines the relationship between perceived familial gender discrimination (PFGD), gender transcendence (GT), and self-efficacy (SE) among young women. A sample of 568 female university students participated in the study, and data were analysed using correlation, regression, and mediation analyses. Results revealed that PFGD negatively predicted SE, indicating that higher levels of perceived discrimination within families are associated with lower self-efficacy. GT partially mediated this relationship, suggesting that individuals who adopt more egalitarian gender attitudes can mitigate some of the negative impacts of PFGD on SE. The findings support the importance of fostering gender-transcendent attitudes to promote resilience against the detrimental effects of gender discrimination.