With PQDT Open, you can read the full text of open access dissertations and theses free of charge.
About PQDT Open
Search
Dissertation/Thesis Abstract
-
Other Available Formats:
-
Full Text - PDF
(619.14 KB)
This study was designed to better understand the dynamics of gender in conflict management situations. Although much research has focused on the effects of an individual's gender on conflict management style, few studies have considered the other's gender as a variable. The stakes of a conflict have rarely been studied, and were also included in this analysis. Four different gender communication theories were considered to interpret the results: male dominance theory, different cultures theory, skills specialization theory, and minimal differences theory. Although some sex differences were found, especially in regards to the other's gender, minimal differences theory was the most supported. The stakes of a conflict were the most predictive of an individual's conflict management style usage.
| Advisor: | Tutzauer, Frank |
| Commitee: | Rintamaki, Lance |
| School: | State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Department: | Communication |
| School Location: | United States -- New York |
| Source: | MAI 47/04M, Masters Abstracts International |
| Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
| Subjects: | Womens studies, Communication, Gender studies |
| Keywords: | Conflict management, Gender, Interpersonal conflict, Sex, Stakes |
| Publication Number: | 1461769 |
| ISBN: | 978-0-549-99141-0 |
