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Beyer, Sylvia; Riesselmann, Monica; Warren, Tiffany – 2002
A study assessed gender differences in confidence for three academic areas of varying gender-type. The study used questions about chemistry (masculine), English (feminine), and art (neutral). Participants were general psychology students (n=361: 229 females, 132 males) who received course credit for their participation. Findings revealed that…
Descriptors: Art, Behavioral Science Research, Chemistry, English
Maina, Faith – 2002
The females portrayed in the Gikuyu popular music of Kenya are almost always evil. Women are often viewed as prostitutes who see their sexuality as a commodity to be exchanged for material goods. After the unsuspecting males have delivered the goods, the women are more often than not betrayed. These portraits create a hostile and toxic environment…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Content Analysis, Developing Nations, Family Violence
Beyer, Sylvia; Rynes, Kristina; Chavez, Michelle; Hay, Kelly; Perrault, Julie – 2002
A study examined gender differences in stereotypes, experience, and confidence for computer science (CS) first-year students. Questionnaires were distributed to freshmen students (n=241: 161 females, 80 males) in a required university seminar course. Overall, participants possessed very stereotypical attitudes of CS majors. Findings showed that…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Freshmen, Computer Science, Experience
Beyer, Sylvia; Chavez, Michelle; Rynes, Kristina – 2002
A study examined gender and student group differences in stereotypes and confidence for first-year and more advanced computer science (CS) students. In the spring of 2001, 18-page questionnaires were distributed to first-year students (n=30: 21 females, 9 males) and students enrolled in an introductory CS course (n=32: 11 females, 21 males)…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science
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Crothers, Laura M.; Field, Julaine E.; Kolbert, Jered B. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2005
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between gender identity and relational aggression. Women's relationships are instrumental in the establishment and maintenance of a positive self-concept and identity, yet relational aggression is a common aspect of female friendships. The authors investigated this role conflict, focusing…
Descriptors: Females, Friendship, Aggression, Adolescents