Sex differences in choice of modes of conflict resolution in real‐life and television

This study focused on the use of modes of conflict resolution by adolescent males and females and the perceived use by their favorite television characters. A significant interaction was found between sex and modes of conflict resolution. Females were significantly more likely to use verbal aggression, prosocial modes, and revenge than other modes. Males were significantly more likely to use verbal aggression than other modes. Males were significantly more likely to use verbal aggression, physical aggression, and revenge than females. Females were significantly more likely to use prosocial and regression than males. Males were significantly more likely than females to perceive that their favorite television characters would use physical aggression and re‐venge. Females perceived that their favorite characters were significantly more likely to use regression and prosocial. Significant correlations were found between male and female use of the modes and perceived character use of the modes.