APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Do Men and Women Speak the Same Language? Everyday Word Use in Relation to Self-Reported Mood and Depressive Symptoms
- Sarah Barrett
University of Southern California - Arianna Lane
University of Southern California - Sohyun Han
University of Southern California - Yehsong Kim
University of Southern California - Olivia Shin
University of Southern California - Corey Pettit
University of Southern California - Adela Timmons
University of Southern California - Gayla Margolin
University of Southern California
Abstract
Differences between men and women’s speech patterns is discussed in scientific and lay literatures. This study used smartphone technology to capture young adults’ spoken language over an entire day. Women used more sadness words; men used more swear and anger words. Men’s but not women’s language related to depressive symptoms.
Language/Speech
