A survey study of the prevalence of the tomboy phenomenon among university female students in Saudi Arabia

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The study aims to determine the extent of Tomboy Phenomenon among female university students in Prince Sattam Bin Abd Alaziz in Saudi Arabia in 2017.

The study recruited 2728 students to assess the prevalence of this phenomenon.

Formal and behavioural characteristics, internal and external causes, and motives behind this phenomenon were also determined.

A survey form was developed consisting of five dimensions that were aimed to assess tomboy phenomenon among participants.

The results show: A total of 57% of respondents pointed out to the higher prevalence of masculine behaviours that show serious scientific studies to address the phenomenon.

73% of respondents agreed to an increase in this phenomenon in the past five years.

About 56% of the total sample see the prevalence of disorderly numbers (4-10 students) in their places of residence either at home or in school, which is a large number that should not be underestimated due to the consequent multiplication of other numbers associated with it called admirers.

60% of the sample of the study agreed that the most important internal motives for the phenomenon of paints are in love of appearance and review, followed by the desire to imitate some colleagues or celebrities by 45.5% .

The ratio of the agreement was 29.9% Accept them for their sex.

While the most important external motives were the weakness of religion by 68% , followed by the weakness of family control by 54% , watch porn movies in the media and the Internet with an average agreement of 38% , and the presence of family problems make the girl away from her family and preoccupied with rational ideas that result in this disorder.

49% of respondents agreed to that appropriate help and remediation are needed, rather than punishment.

In conclusion, the findings of the study can be used to overcome the gender Identity disorder issues among young girls.

On the other hand, the prevalence of tomboy phenomenon can also be controlled among young girls.