Sex differences and similarities in communicator style

Abstract

This research investigates sex differences in self perceptions of communicator style. In two studies, 736 and 382 subjects completed the Communicator Style Measure— Short Form. The findings indicate that males see themselves as significantly more precise than females see themselves. Females report higher levels of animated style than males. Male and female subjects report no consistent differences in behaviors associated with impression leaving, contentious, open, dramatic, dominant, relaxed, friendly, and attentive styles. Dominant and impression leaving styles consistently predicted communicator image for both sexes. The results are discussed in terms of their impact upon communication and social sex role research.