Gender differences in the usage of apology : a case study of native speakers of English in Jordan's private schools
Other Title(s)
اختلافات الذكور و الإناث في استعمال الاعتذار : دراسة حالة للناطقين باللغة الإنجليزية في المدارس الخاصة الأردنية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Ghazul, Nahid
al-Sadun, Sabbar Sultan
University
Middle East University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of English
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2014
English Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the act of apologizing used by male and female students in order to find out whether there are similarities and differences between them.
The data were gathered by a questionnaire consisting of 15 questions.
The respondents of the study were English native-speaking students from some private schools in Amman, Jordan.
The sample consists of sixty students (30 male and 30 female).
The study revealed the there are differences and similarities between the two groups.
The study also revealed that in general, there were significant differences between males and females respondents in using apology strategies.
Gender is a strong factor that influences the use of the speech act of apology.
It was proven by the facts that both genders employed many different strategies.
Six strategies such as "apology+ commanding the offended", "polite request", "apology +polite request", "polite reaction", "denying responsibility" and "smiling" were used specifically by the male respondents.
On the other hand, female respondents used five strategies such as "intensifier+ apology", "offering repair", "hiding the truth", "not facing the problem", and "blaming the offended".
The results also showed that male respondents use more explicit apology than their female counterparts.
Main Subjects
English Language and Literature
No. of Pages
93
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Literture review.
Chapter Three : Method and procedures.
Chapter Four : Results of the study.
Chapter Five : Dicussions, conclusions and recommendation.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Darwish, Saffanah Mahdi. (2014). Gender differences in the usage of apology : a case study of native speakers of English in Jordan's private schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-691982
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Darwish, Saffanah Mahdi. Gender differences in the usage of apology : a case study of native speakers of English in Jordan's private schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University. (2014).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-691982
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Darwish, Saffanah Mahdi. (2014). Gender differences in the usage of apology : a case study of native speakers of English in Jordan's private schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-691982
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-691982