Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
1984
Thesis Director
Douglas Bock
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Abstract
This study empirically examined the effects of sex (gender), intimacy, and attractiveness on reported self-disclosure. The results were supportive of the attractiveness, intimacy, and gender of the self-disclosee variables in their relationship to self-disclosure. Results failed to support hypotheses involving the gender of the self-discloser variable.
The independent variables used in the study were: (1) Gender1 of the self-discloser (male-female), (2) Intimacy (intimate friend, acquaintance, and stranger), (3) Gender2 of the self-disclosee (male-female), and physical attractiveness (Attractive or Unattractive). The dependent variable used was the amount of perceived self-disclosure. A 2x3x2x2 analysis of variance used to test each hypothesis showed significant interaction between Intimacy, Gender2, and Attractiveness. In addition, the analysis indicated a significant main effect for the independent variable Gender1.
Recommended Citation
Forst, Edmund Jr., "Sex Differences, Intimacy, and Attractiveness in Reported Self-Disclosure: Same-Sex Dyads vs Opposite-Sex Dyads" (1984). Masters Theses. 2835.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2835
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Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Commons
