Sex Differences in Group Communication:· Directions for Research in Speech Communications and Sociometry

Julia T. Wood

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Julia T. Wood Author

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Sociometry, Sex Differences

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A review is made of historical and contemporary research on differences between male and female participation and leadership in problem-solving group discussion. A summary of two exploratory studies suggests the need for current study of female and male communication in groups. From these two areas follows a discussion of lines of research appropriate to scholars in speech communication and sociometry

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