The Impact of Gender Role on Aggression in Males and Females
Author Information
Author(s): Li Ziang, Liu Yutong, Liu Weijun, Chen Hong
Primary Institution: Southwest University, Chongqing, China
Hypothesis
Does gender role orientation influence aggression more than biological sex?
Conclusion
Gender role orientation has a more significant effect on aggression than biological sex, especially regarding proactive aggression.
Supporting Evidence
- Masculine individuals showed higher levels of proactive aggression than feminine individuals.
- Sex differences in aggression were only significant in the masculine group.
- Brain imaging revealed sex differences in gray matter volume in regions associated with cognitive control.
Takeaway
Boys and girls can act differently based on how they see their gender roles, which affects how aggressive they are.
Methodology
Participants underwent MRI scans and completed questionnaires on aggression and gender role orientation.
Potential Biases
Cultural influences on gender roles may limit the generalizability of findings.
Limitations
The study relied solely on gray matter volume as a measure and was cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
108 males and 126 females, aged 17 to 22.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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