Posted by 10derHeart on March 18, 2009, at 19:02:02
In reply to More women than men on the Psychology board?, posted by SLS on March 18, 2009, at 9:12:03
My dumb response.....
which I think might be showing me how simplistically my mind works sometimes, and also what assumptions I make and conclusions I jump to without even realizing it for years, they seem so valid to me. Hmm...
I though it was because, in no particular order, although I think #3 is the assumption I've made forever that influences me the most...
1. Women are more comfortable not only telling others they are in therapy, but revealing exactly what is said there - not so private about emotional stuff? (I know, I know....broad brush)
2. There are more women posters at Babble? (Have no CLUE if this is even remotely correct)
3. More women in society in general are in therapy?
Hope I've not offending anyone, especially not men. I know I am probably operating under some false conclusions and stereotypes. That's kinda part of my point.
Wonder if the APA for one, as it's big and might have the means, or any other agencies have collected data on gender of those seeking therapy?
I also agree with Dinah - I sure wish more men would post here. I learn a lot. Some of my distorted beliefs may have already been dispelled by you, Scott. (Actually, based on my past history and relationships, you give me great hope...) Not sure if, or which, but it's possible - I'll have to go back through your posts...:-)
What an good question.
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