What makes up your personality? Your genes? Where you grew up? Past experiences? Labels and cultural expectations? The answer is…all of it! But we’re not going to talk about all of these factors. I’m going to talk about some behavioral genetics. Specifically, I will tell you research and statistics about differences in personality and sex.
Before we begin, I want to remind you that I’m not discussing gender. I will be talking about biological sex from birth. It’s important to remember that not all cultures treat biological sex the same. What may be true in one culture may be the complete opposite in another. This is simply a fun video to share different studies that have looked at personality and biological sex.
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Researchers have been studying the effect of genetics on a person’sBig Five personalitytraits for years but only recently started looking into whether or not your biological sex has an impact as well.
For example, some recent studies have suggested that women tend to score higher levels ofneuroticismandextraversionthan males. Women have also been found to have a moderately higher level ofagreeablenessandconscientiousnessthan males. Regarding openness to experience, no significant correlations to biological sex have been found.
Even though specific Big 5 trait scores do not have definite correlations to biological sex, a study in 1995 determined that correlations exist in four of the eight Meyers-Brigg personality traits.
Personality, sex, and other factors play into your interests and how you act on those interests.
Outside the workforce, men and women look for different features in romantic partners.
Studies suggest that males unconsciously focus on features that suggest high fertility. Females usually focus more on socioeconomic status.
Some statistics about sex and specificbehaviorsare quite alarming.
For example, homicide perpetrators are 85% likely to be men, and those men kill non-intimate strangers 80% of the time. Meanwhile, when women commit homicide, they kill intimate partners or family members 60% of the time.
You’re right to delve deeper into the intriguing topic of gender role reversal, particularly in South Korea. This aspect is crucial in understanding how cultural norms and expectations shape personality traits and behaviors differently across the globe.
In South Korea, the traditional views on gender roles have been evolving, leading to a fascinating flip in societal expectations compared to Western cultures. Here, women are often encouraged to be more individualistic. This means they are motivated to focus on personal goals, achievements, and self-reliance. It’s a stark contrast to the Western perspective, where women are typically seen as more collectivist, emphasizing group harmony and the success of others.
On the other hand, South Korean men are generally encouraged to adopt a more collectivist approach. This mindset values group harmony and the community’s well-being over individual goals. It’s a significant shift from the Western ideal of masculinity, which often emphasizes individualism and personal achievement.
Understanding these cultural nuances is essential. It helps in comprehensively analyzing personality traits and behaviors across different societies. This understanding can lead to more accurate and culturally sensitive psychological research and practices.
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