Gender-Preferential Language Use in Spouse and Stranger Interaction

Author: Fitzpatrick, M.A.; Mulac, A.; Dindia, K.

Description: Research on sex differences in the communication practices of men and women often ignores the contexts in which communication takes place. By comparing women and men as they interact with both strangers and spouses, the authors present a more nuanced view of gender differences in social interaction. The authors discuss gender-preferential language and present data on social interaction in same-sex, mixed-sex and marital dialogues. Results of a round-robin analysis of variance indicate that same-sex dyadic conversations, but not mixed-sex dyadic conversations, are marked by a strong display of stereotypical gender-preferential linguistic use. Husbands tend to adopt a female-preferential linguistic style when speaking to their wives.

Subject Headings: Gender; Spouse; Language; Stranger interaction

Keywords: Gender-Preferential Language Use in Spouse and Stranger Interaction

Publication year: 1995

Journal or book title: Journal of Language and Social Psychology

Volume: 14

Issue: 1-2

Pages: 18-39

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Type: Journal Article

Serial number: 2545