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ERIC Number: EJ651009
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1520-3247
Gender and Social Exchange: A Developmental Perspective.
Maccoby, Eleanor E.
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n95 p87-105 Spr 2002
Uses a developmental perspective on social interaction to trace gender differences in adulthood to relationship patterns that emerge in childhood. Summarizes results of: (1) experimental studies and naturalistic studies of workplace interaction in mixed-sex task-oriented groups; (2) same-sex interaction; (3) adult friendship; and (4) heterosexual relationships. Details social and developmental theories to account for sex differences. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Adults, Friendship, Gender Issues, Interpersonal Relationship, Intimacy, Power Structure, Role, Sex Differences, Social Development, Social Exchange Theory, Social Theories, Spouses
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cross Sex Friendship; Cross Sex Interaction; Developmental Theory; Marital Discord; Same Sex Friendship; Same Sex Interaction