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Sex differences in interpersonal problems: does sexual orientation moderate?

Debbiesiu L Lee¹, Lynn E Harkless, Daniel J Sheridan

¹Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of Miami, 312 Merrick Building, P.O. Box 248065, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040, USA. debbiesiu@miami.edu

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Sexual orientation influences interpersonal problems, with heterosexual women reporting more non-assertiveness than lesbian women. Gay men and heterosexual men showed no significant differences in dominance or coldness.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Psychology
Gender Studies

Background:

Interpersonal problems are common and can be influenced by various factors.
Understanding the interplay between biological sex and sexual orientation in interpersonal functioning is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate sexual orientation as a moderator between biological sex and interpersonal problems.
To examine differences in specific interpersonal problem areas across heterosexual and homosexual men and women.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems-Circumplex (IIP-C) to assess interpersonal difficulties.
Recruited participants including lesbians, heterosexual women, gay men, and heterosexual men.
Employed statistical analysis to determine moderation effects of sexual orientation.

Main Results:

Sexual orientation significantly moderated one interpersonal problem: Non-assertiveness.
Heterosexual women reported higher levels of Non-assertiveness compared to lesbian women.
No significant differences were found between gay men and heterosexual men in the Dominant-Cold interpersonal quadrant.

Conclusions:

Sexual orientation plays a role in specific interpersonal problem profiles, particularly non-assertiveness in women.
Findings suggest nuanced differences in interpersonal functioning based on both sex and sexual orientation.
Further research is warranted to explore the complexities of sexual orientation and interpersonal dynamics.