Gender Differences in Emotional Expressivity and Its Impact on Personal Growth Initiative

Authors

  • Roomana Zeb Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Malaika Khan BS 7th Semester, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Ruqia Bibi BS 7th Semester, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Maryam Qadir BS 7th Semester, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar

Abstract

The present research investigated gender differences in emotional expressivity and the impact of emotional expressivity on personal growth initiative. The sample consisted of 300 university students from various disciplines of University of Peshawar between 18-23 years of age. The data was collected both online and physically through convenience sampling technique. Two validated scales Emotional Expressivity (Kring, Smith, & Neale, 1994) and Personal Growth Initiative (Robitschek, 1998) were used to measure the variables. The results revealed a significant negative impact of emotional expressivity on personal growth initiative and males scored high on emotional expressiveness than females. The results signify that while claiming gender differences in emotions, the context is important in which they are studied and that emotions can hamper one’s potential for growth.

Keywords: Emotional Expressivity, Personal Growth Initiative, Convenience Sampling

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Published

2025-08-31

How to Cite

Roomana Zeb, Malaika Khan, Ruqia Bibi, & Maryam Qadir. (2025). Gender Differences in Emotional Expressivity and Its Impact on Personal Growth Initiative. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 4(01), 757–765. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/356

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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