WOMEN, MEN, AND MONEY STYLES

The character of gender differences in money styles is examined. On average, money style item scores for young adult males and females are found to be consistently disparate. Males and females are both likely to see money as closely linked with esteem and power, but males are more prone to feel involved and competent in money handling, and take risks to amass wealth. Females have a greater sense of envy and deprivation with respect to money as a means of obtaining things and experiences that they can enjoy in the present.