Gender and Sex Role Differences in the Perception of Social Support.

Rosenthal, Karen R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ338441

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Gender and Sex Role Differences in the Perception of Social Support.

Rosenthal, Karen R.; And Others

Sex Roles, v14 n9-10 p481-99 1986

Relationships are examined between support types (emotional, instrumental, and nonintimate social participation), gender, sex role orientation, and stress level. Dependent variables include need, perceived availability, and satisfaction. Effects of sex role orientation on perceptions of social support appear circumscribed. (MCK)

Descriptors: Androgyny, Attitudes, Females, Males, Psychological Needs, Psychological Patterns, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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