Power and Gender Influences on Responsibility Attributions: The Case of Disagreements in Relationships.

Trentham, Susan; Larwood, Laurie

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ERIC Number: EJ667090

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Publication Date: 2001

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Power and Gender Influences on Responsibility Attributions: The Case of Disagreements in Relationships.

Trentham, Susan; Larwood, Laurie

Journal of Social Psychology, v141 n6 p730-51 Dec 2001

Using a sample of college students (n=156), examines the influences of power status and gender on responsibility attributions and resolution choice during disagreements in personal relationships. Reports that both power-status hypotheses (justified benefits/rights and ability/accountability) were supported. (CMK)

Descriptors: College Students, Educational Research, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Power Structure, Questionnaires, Sex Differences, Social Influences, Universities

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.