TY - JOUR
T1 - An examination of factors related to sex differences in enjoyment of sad films
AU - Oliver, Mary Beth
AU - Weaver, James B.
AU - Sargent, Stephanie Lee
PY - 2000
Y1 - 2000
N2 - Three studies were conducted to examine possible explanations for sex differences in enjoyment of sad films. The first two studies examined enjoyment of prototypical "female" and "male" sad films (Beaches and Brian's Song); the third study utilized film descriptions to examine the impact of gender identity (i.e., gender role self-perceptions) and film characteristics (theme and characters' sex) on anticipated enjoyment. Overall, females and communal (feminine) viewers reported greater enjoyment, particularly of films featuring relational themes.
AB - Three studies were conducted to examine possible explanations for sex differences in enjoyment of sad films. The first two studies examined enjoyment of prototypical "female" and "male" sad films (Beaches and Brian's Song); the third study utilized film descriptions to examine the impact of gender identity (i.e., gender role self-perceptions) and film characteristics (theme and characters' sex) on anticipated enjoyment. Overall, females and communal (feminine) viewers reported greater enjoyment, particularly of films featuring relational themes.
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U2 - 10.1207/s15506878jobem4402_8
DO - 10.1207/s15506878jobem4402_8
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:4544384395
SN - 0883-8151
VL - 44
SP - 282
EP - 300
JO - Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
JF - Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
IS - 2
ER -