Phenomenal Consciousness in Females and Access Consciousness in Males Are More Closely Associated with Emotions
Yixiao Sun, Zhihao Ma 1 citation preprint
Phenomenal consciousness (self-focused awareness, measured as agency) and access consciousness (meaning in life) relate differently to emotions in females and males. In females, phenomenal consciousness is more closely tied to emotions; in males, access consciousness is. Specifically, females with higher agency are more prone to disgust, while males with greater meaning in life are less likely to experience disgust. These sex-differentiated links may inform understanding of emotion regulation and coping strategies for external risks.