Many psychologists assert that boys are in dire straits in U.S. society, but in fact, there is no evidence of an emotional or behavioral epidemic for either sex. If there is any truth to the claim that boys are in trouble, it results from practices that foster aggression. It is a mistake to regard either gender as "fragile." (SLD)

A discussion of all-male home economics classes at a high school in Fairfax, Virginia wherein male students apparently adopted serious attitudes towards cooking, entertaining, budgeting, selection of clothing and the like, when they were given functions of their own. (EK)

Describes a study of 300 male and female college administrators to measure their ability to adapt leadership styles to different leadership situations and problems as they arise. Results indicate that there are not significant differences between male and female administrators in their overall administrative effectiveness nor in their overall…

Reports about on-site observations of student-teacher interaction for 50 college classes. Points to a need for testing a variety of variables in addition to sex before conclusions are drawn about sex-related behavior. (Author/DA)

In an experiment conducted with southern white college students, a sex-neutral task was used to test male-female paired students for dominant behavior. Males were found to challenge their partners' opinions far more than females were, even though the task was not one culturally defined as either masculine or feminine. (GC)

Both male and female third graders generally attributed male traits to boy peers and female traits to girl peers. Sex differences appeared on the self-description measure: girls saw their behavior as more similar to female traits than male traits, while boys saw their behavior as equally similar to both. (Author/GC)

Research using a model for studying same-sex friendships has indicated differences between men's and women's friendships consistent with traditional sex roles and socialization patterns. However, the differences are small and diminish as strength/duration of friendship increases. There is no evidence that women's friendships are inferior to those…

Gender differences in reported anger and fear toward hypothetical males and females were explored in 120 6- to 12-year olds, 129 14- to 16-year olds, and 178 adults. Anger-producing or frightening situations or those depicting male stereotypic behaviors elicited the most gender consistent differences. (SLD)

Based on part of a dissertation submitted December 1967 to the Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.

Hypotheses were confirmed that most boys would resist sex-inappropriate behavior, boys would more often exhibit resistance techniques than girls, and boys would choose sex-appropriate toys for boys more often than for girls. (Authors)

Compares story receipt and story sequencing variables of males and females in dyadic conversations. Significant differences exist in the amount of time spent as story recipients and with regard to two story sequencing devices--embedded repeat and marked repeat. No differences are noted in the number of sequential stories told. (JMF)

Reports on observations of interpersonal touching behavior patterns among residents of homes for the elderly. Analyzes behavior for Blacks and Whites, males and females, in terms of who initiates touching and parts of the body touched and used for touching. (JMF)

Because of the influence of feminism, most of the treatment models for victims of child sexual abuse are aimed at meeting the needs of women. The distinctions between male and female ways of resolving issues are used to discuss the challenges faced by clinicians working with male victims. (JPS)