Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ403341
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Publication Date: 1989
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First Names and First Impressions: A Fragile Relationship.
Steele, Kenneth M.; Smithwick, Laura E.
Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v21 n7-8 p517-23 Oct 1989
Investigates the phenomenon of assigning characteristics based on first names. Subjects were exposed to either a list of good and bad male first names or to the same names accompanied by photographs. Results argue against placing too much emphasis on possible deleterious effects of a particular name. (JS)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Individual Characteristics, Males, Photographs, Questionnaires
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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