The article reports that hostile sexism among young adults is linked to higher use of relational aggression, including gossip and social exclusion, as a way to police gender norms and maintain social status. It also notes that benevolent sexism did not show the same association and that the link was stronger for men in reactive aggression. The study suggests that challenging traditional gender norms could reduce harmful social behaviors among youth.

This topic is of interest to psychology because it connects attitudes about gender with observable social behaviors, highlighting how beliefs can influence interpersonal dynamics and peer relations within developmental stages.

Article Title: Hostile sexism is linked to higher rates of social sabotage and gossip among young adults

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/hostile-sexism-is-linked-to-higher-rates-of-social-sabotage-and-gossip-among-young-adults/

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