Graduate Research Papers
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Abstract
Sex differences in the amount of emotional intimacy allowed appears to be a topic of frequent comparison (Allen & Haccoun, 1976; Balswick & Avertt, 1977; Fuller, 1963; Highlen & Johnston, 1979; Janofsky, 1971; Jourard & Lasakow, 1958; Levinger & Senn, 1967; Morgan, 1976; O'Neill, Fein, Velit & Frank, 1976). Balswick and Avertt (1977) stated that "expressiveness of certain emotions is often mentioned, as a characteristic which distinguishes males from females" (p. 121). Rubin (1985) reported that, from an early age, boys are socialized differently from girls. Boys are raised to be tough, active, independent, and emotionally controlled, while girls are taught to be tender, passive, dependent, and emotionally available. In addition, boys suppress their tears, even when physically hurt, while girls let their feelings out when in physical or emotional pain.
Year of Submission
1987
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Audrey L. Smith
Date Original
1987
Object Description
1 PDF file (22 leaves)
Copyright
©1987 Rickie Allen Miller
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Miller, Rickie Allen, "Differences between genders in the expression of emotional intimacy in same-sex friendships" (1987). Graduate Research Papers. 2939.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2939
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