The Influence of Sex, Gender, Self-Discrepancies, and Self-Awareness on Anger and Verbal Aggressiveness among U.S. College Students.

Kinney, Terry A.; Smith, Brian A.; Donzella, Bonny

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ERIC Number: EJ660138

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Influence of Sex, Gender, Self-Discrepancies, and Self-Awareness on Anger and Verbal Aggressiveness among U.S. College Students.

Kinney, Terry A.; Smith, Brian A.; Donzella, Bonny

Journal of Social Psychology, v141 n2 p245-75 Apr 2001

Presents a study examining individual differences, such as sex, gender, self-discrepancies, and self awareness. Determined how the differences affect anger and verbal aggressiveness among a sample of U.S. college students (n=445). Reports that repressing anger is explained by masculinity and public self-awareness; while expressing anger is caused by sex, masculinity, and self-awareness. (CMK)

Descriptors: Aggression, Anger, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research, Femininity, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Masculinity, Sex

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Journal of Social Psychology is a refereed journal.