Self-Reported Differences in the Experience and Expression of Anger between Girls and Boys.

Buntaine, Roberta L.; Costenbader, Virginia K.

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ERIC Number: EJ551459

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Publication Date: 1997

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Self-Reported Differences in the Experience and Expression of Anger between Girls and Boys.

Buntaine, Roberta L.; Costenbader, Virginia K.

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v36 n9-10 p625-37 May 1997

Examined gender differences regarding anger among 557 elementary school students. Findings reveal no significant differences in anger expression between genders. Boys reported significantly higher levels of aggressive responses. School location was an important variable with urban school students expressing anger at significantly higher levels than students attending rural or suburban schools. (GR)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Anger, Child Behavior, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Females, Grade 4, Grade 5, Males, Rural Schools, Social Science Research, Suburban Schools, Urban Schools

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Language: English

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