The Inexpressive Male

Functional-Conflict and Role Theory as Contrasting Explanations

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4393603
AutoresJack Balswick, Jack O Balswick (autor de correspondencia)
Año1979
Volumen28
Número3
Páginas331
Fecha de publicación1979-07-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaThe Family Coordinator (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0014-7214 • E-ISSN: 2325-5501
EditorialJSTOR (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2307/581945
OpenAlexW162458538
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas11
Referencias citadas15

Functional-conflict and role theory perspectives are compared and contrasted in their ability to explain male inexpressiveness. Although both perspectives should be utilized as approaches to study male inexpressive behavior empirically, it is suggested that the role theory approach has the advantage of incorporating both the individual and the social structure in explaining male inexpressiveness. It is suggested that change in male expressiveness can be expected if males are encouraged to devote less time and energy to roles where the expression of feelings are eschewed and more to emotionally laden roles

Developmental psychology · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges