Gender Differences in Resistance to Temptation: Theories and Evidence.

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  • Author(s): Silverman, Irwin W.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Developmental Review. Jun 2003 23(2):219-259.
  • Publication Date:
    2003
  • Document Type:
    Information Analyses
    Journal Articles
  • Additional Information
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      41
    • Subject Terms:
      Children; Effect Size; Evolution; Literature Reviews; Meta Analysis; Resistance to Temptation; Self Control; Sex Differences; Socialization; Theories
    • ISSN:
      0273-2297
    • Abstract:
      Used meta analysis to test predictions from psychoanalytic, parental investment, and differential socialization theories regarding gender differences in ability to resist temptation. Found that although females showed more restraint than males with a very small effect size, there were appreciable differences on forbidden-object tasks and very small differences on two cheating tasks. None of the theories could account for task differences. Explored evolutionary-based explanations for gender differences by task. (Author/KB)
    • Publication Date:
      2003
    • Accession Number:
      EJ671992