Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Sex Roles
First Page
267
Last Page
282
Abstract
Two studies were conducted to examine gender differences in spousal support. Study 1 was a survey study involving 458 married couples, and Study 2 was an observational study involving 32 married couples. Self-reports were used in both studies to assess spouses’ support behaviors and perceived support. These measures were supplemented in Study 2 with measures of observed support behavior and on-line perceived support, as assessed during support interactions. Overall, the self-report measures yielded significant gender differences in support soliciting and support provision, whereas the observational measures did not. Furthermore, the results concerning global and on-line perceived support and support profiles were inconsistent with the “support gap” perspective. These findings were discussed in light of the existing research on gender differences in support and marriage.
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Publication Date
6-20-2007
Language
English
License
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Recommended Citation
Ickes, William; Buysse, Ann; and Verhofstadt, Lesley L., "Social support in couples: An examination of gender differences using self-report and observational methods." (2007). Psychology Faculty Publications. 30.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/psychology_facpubs/30