In a sample of 51 women and 35 men those who scored higher on the Self-defeating Personality Scale reported having “dropped out” of useful activities more often and scored as less assertive on the Assertiveness Self-report Inventory. Women were more likely than men to report having experienced at least one self-defeating relationship. Attempts to replicate gender differences reported earlier were partially successful. The results provide additional validation for the Self-defeating Personality Scale.
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