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Psychology of Gender, 2/E
Vicki S. Helgeson, Carnegie Mellon University

ISBN-10: 0131147269
ISBN-13: 9780131147263

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 704 pp
Published: 06/02/2004

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For upper-level undergraduate/ graduate-level gender-focused courses in Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies, and Gender Studies.

Unlike other gender texts—this text focuses equally on both men and women, drawing from the empirical research and conceptual discussions surrounding gender in the areas of psychology, sociology, anthropology, medicine, and public health. It reviews the research from multiple perspectives, but emphasizes the implications of social roles, status, and gender-related traits, particularly for relationships and health—areas that are central to students' lives and that have a great impact on their day-to-day functioning.

  • NEW - Sidebars on topics of special interest.

    • Applies the conceptual material to practical concerns such as “How to Raise a Gender-Aschematic Child” or “The Future of Title IX.”

  • NEW - Added and updated material on health issues.

    • Important material on gender and chronic illness has been integrated into the health chapters. An extensive section on gender and heart disease, including cardiovascular reactivity, is now found in chapter 10.

  • NEW - Aggression chapter appears earlier.

    • Aggression now appears as chapter 5, because it is more central to gender-role socialization.

  • NEW - Streamlined chapters on health and relationships and work and relationships.

    • Chapter 11 now focuses on health and relationships broadly (marriage and family), and chapter 12 focuses entirely on health and work.

  • An equal emphasis on both men and women.

    • Helps students relate to the material and exposes male and female students to a more inclusive range of literature.

  • A social psychological emphasis—Focuses on the influence of the context, the situation, the environment, and the culture on gender.

    • Primary focus goes beyond sex alone, although contributions of biology and anthropology are included.

  • The nature of gender and the development of gender roles are introduced.

    • Gives students a firm foundation in the similarities and differences between men and women and the theories that explain any observed differences.

  • Men's and women's communication and interaction styles are discussed—And their implications for specific relationships, e.g., friendships and romantic relationships. Includes recent research on cross-sex friendship and gay and lesbian relationships.

    • Provides students with research that explains how and why men and women behave differently.

  • A focus on relationships and health—Considers the effects of marriage and marital quality on health and the effects of work and parenting on health, and explores three specific health issues—depression, aggression (including rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment), and chronic illness.

    • Shows students how gender influences health, both mentally and physically.

  • Exercises and mini-experiments—In each chapter.

    • Allows students to gain experience with some of the methods used to study gender and to learn first-hand about how people experience gender in their lives.

  • Chapter study aids—Includes highlighted key terms, summaries and definitions of terms, summaries of main points, a list of thought-provoking discussion questions, and a list of suggested readings.

    • Helps students stay engaged with the text.

  • Sidebars on topics of special interest.

    • Applies the conceptual material to practical concerns such as “How to Raise a Gender-Aschematic Child” or “The Future of Title IX.”

  • Added and updated material on health issues.

    • Important material on gender and chronic illness has been integrated into the health chapters. An extensive section on gender and heart disease, including cardiovascular reactivity, is now found in chapter 10.

  • Aggression chapter appears earlier.

    • Aggression now appears as chapter 5, because it is more central to gender-role socialization.

  • Streamlined chapters on health and relationships and work and relationships.

    • Chapter 11 now focuses on health and relationships broadly (marriage and family), and chapter 12 focuses entirely on health and work.



 1. Introduction.

Definition of Terms. Cultural Differences in the Construal of Gender. The Scientific Method. Difficulties in Conducting Research on Gender. Philosophical and Political Issues Surrounding Gender. This Book's Approach to the Study of Gender. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 2. Conceptualization and Measurement of Gender Roles and Gender Role Attitudes.

History of the Psychology of Gender. Gender-Role Attitudes. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 3. Sex-Related Comparisons: Observations.

Sex Comparisons in Cognitive Abilities. Sex Comparisons in Social Domains. Sex Comparisons in Emotion. Sex Comparisons in Moral Development. Sex Comparisons in Social Development. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 4. Sex-Related Comparisons: Theory.

Biology. Evolutionary Theory and Sociobiology. Psychoanalytic Theory. Social Learning Theory. Gender-Role Socialization. Social Role Theory. Cognitive Development Theory. Gender Schema Theory. Considering the Context: Deaux and Major's Model. Constructionist and Postmodern Perspectives. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 5. Aggression.

Aggression/Violence. Theories of Aggression. Rape and Other Forms of Sexual Coercion. Domestic Abuse. Sexual Harassment. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 6. Achievement.

Individual Difference Factors. Social Factors. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 7. Communication.

Interaction Styles in Childhood. Interaction Styles in Adulthood. Language. Nonverbal Behavior. Influenceability. Explanations for Sex Differences in Communication. Leadership. Support Provision in Interactions. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 8. Friendship.

Network Size. The Nature of Friendship. Closeness of Friendship. Barriers to Closeness in Male Friendship. Self-Disclosure. Definition of Intimacy. Conflict in Friendship. Changes over the Life Span. Cross-Sex Friendship. Friendship at Work. Friendships of Lesbians and Gay Men. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



 9. Romantic Relationships.

Relationship Development. The Nature of Romantic Relationships. Maintaining Relationships. Conflict. Gay and Lesbian Relationships. Cohabiting Relationships. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



10. Sex Differences in Health: Evidence and Explanations.

Sex Differences in Mortality. Sex Differences in Morbidity. Explanations for Sex Differences in Health. Biology. Socioeconomic Status. Artifacts. Health Behaviors. Men's and Women's Social Roles. Symptom Perception. Illness Behavior. Conclusions. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



11. Relationships and Health.

Effects of Marriage on Health. Effect of Bereavement on Health. Effect of Relationship Dissolution on Health. Effect of Marital Quality on Health. Division of Labor. Parenting and Health. Effect of Social Support on Health. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



12. Work Roles and Health.

Work Role. Quality of Work Role. Discrimination. The Multiple Roles Question. Role Buffering and Role Exacerbation. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.



13. Mental Health.

Sex Differences in Depression. Methodological Artifacts. Theories of Depression. Challenges of Adolescence. Adjustment to Chronic Illness. Eating Disorders. Suicide. Summary. Discussion Questions. Suggested Reading. Key Terms.

    For upper-level undergraduate/ graduate-level gender-focused courses in Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies, and Gender Studies.

    Unlike other gender texts–this text focuses equally on both men and women, drawing from the empirical research and conceptual discussions surrounding gender in the areas of psychology, sociology, anthropology, medicine, and public health. It reviews the research from multiple perspectives, but emphasizes the implications of social roles, status, and gender-related traits, particularly for relationships and health–areas that are central to students' lives and that have a great impact on their day-to-day functioning.

  • 0136009956Psychology of Gender, 3/E
    Helgeson
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 720 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136009956 | ISBN-13: 9780136009955
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"A focus on gender rather than a focus on men or women is a much needed innovation. It is hard to find a book that combines information on both genders this well." — Diana I. Cordova, Ph.D., Yale University

"The author's writing style is not only clear and understandable, but more importantly, it is not biased." — Edward F. Garrido, The University of Houston

"'Psychology of Gender' will be my first choice for some time to come. I can't explain how many different ways I was able to use the text and stimulate discussion on presented research." — William R. Holt, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

"There are not many textbooks that I have been assigned to that I have found the least bit interesting throughout school. This book is different. The writing style of the author is impressive... This may be the first book in college that I do not throw away or ,sell back!" — A Student at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

"My students have been critical of other texts that I have used which did not present both sides of major issues in various areas. However Helgeson seems to present multiple sides in a way that encourages critical thinking on the part of students." — Deanna R. Riveira, College of the Canyons

Vicki S. Helgeson, an accomplished scholar and teacher at Carnegie Mellon University, draws from research in the areas of psychology, sociology, anthropology, medicine, and public health to explore the roles that society has assigned to men and women, with a particular emphasis on the implications of gender for relationships and health.

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