Sex differences in same- and cross-sex supportive relationships.

摘要: The current study focused on sex differences in same- and cross-sex supportive relationships. Subjects, 249 female 103 male volunteers, completed a questionnaire designed to assess the nature quality of Four dimensions relationships were examined: relative frequency patterning interactions, closeness, diversity interpersonal perception. A 2×2 multivariate analysis variance (MANOVA) was conducted with subject as randomized factor supporter repeated factor. Sixteen dependent variables measured relationship dimensions. Results MANOVA suggested that there are between women men qualities their In same-sex relationships, have more contact when under stress; closer; satisfied initiation, balance, closeness; perceive themselves knowing other being known by than do men. Women initiate want give do. Men describe closer Both frequent contact, ones. These further results, implications findings discussed.