Summary
Studies have found that some psychological sex differences are larger in more gender-equal countries. The same goes for countries that are more educated, prosperous and otherwise have better living conditions. This has become known as the gender-equality paradox. The study covered a range of themes, from personality and cognitive functions to sexting and circadian rhythm.
In most cases, psychological sex difference magnitudes were not significantly associated with living conditions. So, can we say that there is a gender-equality paradox? Yes, to some extent, since more sex differences grew, rather than decreased, in countries with better living conditions, says the study.
