Greater Discomfort as a Proximate Cause of Sex Differences in Competition.
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| Title: | Greater Discomfort as a Proximate Cause of Sex Differences in Competition. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Benenson, Joyce F., Roy, Rosanne, Waite, Angela, Goldbaum, Suzanne, Linders, Lisa, Simpson, Anna |
| Source: | Merrill-Palmer Quarterly. Jul 2002 48(3):225-247. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2002 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Childrens Games, Competition, Elementary School Students, Females, Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Kindergarten Children, Males, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 0272-930X |
| Abstract: | Two studies examined whether females exhibited greater discomfort than males when competing directly with same-sex peers. In the first study, 40 same-sex groups of 4 children from kindergarten or grade 4 were asked to choose a group leader. The second study involved competitive games in pairs separated by a barrier. Both studies found greater discomfort among females. (Author/KK) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ652614 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Two studies examined whether females exhibited greater discomfort than males when competing directly with same-sex peers. In the first study, 40 same-sex groups of 4 children from kindergarten or grade 4 were asked to choose a group leader. The second study involved competitive games in pairs separated by a barrier. Both studies found greater discomfort among females. (Author/KK) |
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| ISSN: | 0272-930X |
