Sex differences in the ease of socialization: an analysis of the efficiency of child training processes in preindustrial societies

The Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 113 • Published In • Pages: 3-12 •
By Welch, Michael R., Miller Page, Barbara, Lane Martin, Lynda

Hypothesis

The socialization of female children is accomplished more easily than the socialization of males (4).

Note

Variables were combined into "Ease of Socialization" (ES) score. The mean difference in ES scores for male and female children shows significant support for the hypothesis.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of meansSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNOne-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
AchievementDependentIndependence Training
GenderIndependentGender Roles And Issues, Gender Status, Transmission Of Cultural Norms
IndependenceDependentIndependence Training
NurturanceDependentTransmission Of Cultural Norms
ObedienceDependentTransmission Of Cultural Norms
ResponsibilityDependentTransmission Of Cultural Norms
Self-relianceDependentIndependence Training