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Korean Journal of Psychology: General

Gender Differences in Implicit Theories of Wisdom

Korean Journal of Psychology: General / Korean Journal of Psychology: General, (P)1229-067X; (E)2734-1127
2010, v.29 no.4, pp.975-997

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Abstract

The present research is aimed at to explore the gender differences in implicit theories of wisdom in Korea. Three studies investigated different aspects of gender differences in implicit theories of wisdom. In study 1, participants rated characteristics of wisdom concerning their importance for wisdom. Gender differences are reported in 'moderation and balance' factor and 'sympathetic interpersonal relationship' factor. This result suggest a slightly affection and relation oriented view of wisdom in women. Study 2 showed gender differences in the characteristics participants ascribed to a male wise person and a female wise person. 'sympathetic interpersonal relationship' characteristics were rated as slightly more typical for a female wise person. and male participants nominated male wise person more whereas women participants nominated female wise person more. Study 3 showed gender differences in participants' reports of an event in which they were wise. Men most often reported events from their professional life whereas women most reported children-related events. In sum, the findings suggest gender differences in conception of wisdom namely implicit theory of wisdom. Finally, gender difference was discussed from gender-role and gender-specific socialization.

keywords
지혜, 암묵이론, 성차, 지혜자, 공감적 대인관계, 자서전적 인생이야기, 성역할, implicit theory, wisdom, gender differences, wise person, sympathetic interpersonal relationship, autobiographical narrative study, sex role

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