Whether it’s a boyfriend, a brother, or a friend, we all know a guy who is a bad listener. And no, it is not because they are bored. In fact, there are studies that show that there are several reasons why they struggle in this area.
It seems that men’s brains just hear the female voice differently, so perhaps we can let them off the hook this time. We found some facts about the male brain and its listening skills to share with you today.
Female Voices Make Men’s Brains Work Harder
A study reveals that men react differently to female voices. Men are less active in some parts of the brain when others speak.
In fact, men’s brains had to work harder to decipher and understand what women were saying.
This means that men may find it more difficult to understand meanings and emotions than women.
Women’s Voices Are Less Authoritative
The size of a woman’s vocal cords and larynx has been found to be important as high-frequency people are taken less seriously.
In fact, the study tells us that we trust people with lower voices more and that we prefer them in leadership roles.
This is one of the reasons that men may not listen to women as much as they do to their peers.
Women’s Voices Are More Complex
The difference between female and male voices is crucial here. When women speak, they use many more sounds than men and tend to speak more melodically.
These 2 factors can make it difficult for men’s brains to quickly understand what women are saying, as there is more to decipher.
Bonus: It’s A Myth That Women Talk More
The stereotype that women speak louder than men is an urban myth, according to research. In fact, it seems that men and women say much the same thing, and the context is just as important.
Research has shown that in some circumstances, men spoke more than women and, in others, women more than men. So it’s probably time to put that stereotype aside.
What do you think of this research? Do you know any guys who are good listeners?
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