Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine, compare, and contrast how men and women handle conflict in romantic interpersonal relationships. The purpose was also to examine the relationship between people’s particular ways of responding and their levels of masculinity and femininity, as measured by a modified version of the Bem Sex Role Inventory. Eighty-two participants between the ages of 18 and 55 were recruited for this study. They were all asked to fill out a personality inventory and two questionnaires, both of which consisted of a hypothetical conflict scenario and questions for the participant to answer. The data were analyzed using a MANOVA, Pearson correlations, and descriptive statistics. The MANOVA yielded non-significant findings, with one approaching significance. The Pearson correlations indicated either no correlation or small correlations.

Recommended Citation

Ramon, Abby (2007) "Interpersonal Conflict Resolution: Differences Across Sex and Socially Established Gender," Undergraduate Psychology Research Methods Journal: Vol. 1: Iss. 5, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/psych_journals/vol1/iss5/7