Assessing Explanations for Sex Differences in Emotional Support: A Test of Different Cultures and Skill Specialization Accounts.
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| Title: | Assessing Explanations for Sex Differences in Emotional Support: A Test of Different Cultures and Skill Specialization Accounts. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kunkel, Adrianne W., Burleson, Brant R. |
| Source: | Human Communication Research. Mar 1999 25(3):307-340. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 34 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Emotional Development, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Prosocial Behavior, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Undergraduate Students |
| ISSN: | 0360-3989 |
| Abstract: | Examines explanations for gender differences in such behaviors as comforting and emotional support. Fails to reveal many meaningful differences between the male and female undergraduate student subjects--let alone differences that were dichotomous or of "grand magnitude." Suggests that the "different cultures account" appears to be an overly simplistic explanation and one that is counterproductive if taken literally. (CR) |
| Journal Code: | CIJSEP1999 |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ579213 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examines explanations for gender differences in such behaviors as comforting and emotional support. Fails to reveal many meaningful differences between the male and female undergraduate student subjects--let alone differences that were dichotomous or of "grand magnitude." Suggests that the "different cultures account" appears to be an overly simplistic explanation and one that is counterproductive if taken literally. (CR) |
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| ISSN: | 0360-3989 |
