A survey was administered to teachers of gifted students to obtain information on male and female teacher attitudes toward gifted female students. Among the findings was an indication that male teachers tend to view gifted female students in a more traditional manner than do female teachers. (Author/CL)

Studied mentoring relationships for 205 female retail proteges in cross- and same-sex mentoring relationships. Found no significant differences between groups on mentor and protege age differences, protege career level at relationship onset, company affiliation, mentor characteristics, benefits derived, problems reported, duration of relationship,…

In the past, guilt has been seen primarily through male eyes and has been a neglected topic thus far in the renaissance of studies of women and gender. There may be a greater vulnerability to guilt in women as compared to men. Given childhood's influence on guilt and on the adult conscience, struggle, conflict, and uncertainty in adulthood seem…

Subjects were 296 Introductory Psychology students. Pre-test and post-test measures were obtained as a measure of opinion change. Contrary to most previous research, results indicated that there were no significant sex differences or interactions in persuasibility using topics of low or high involvement. (Author)

Women athletes are subject to certain types of injury as they enter new sports and develop more aggressiveness in traditional sports. Reasons for increases in certain injuries are explained. (MT)

Subjects rated masculine and feminine first names on five connotative dimensions: evaluation, activity, potency, stability, and receptivity. The potency dimension (i.e., adjective pairs such as brave-cowardly, severe-lenient, strong-weak) was found to most strongly distinguish masculine and feminine names. No differences were found due to sex of…

The increased presence of women in the workforce has heightened attention to differences in the management styles of men and women. There is no straightforward answer to the question of whether their management styles differ--there are strong opinions and reasonable arguments on both sides of the question. (JOW)

Contends that comprehensive discussion of women's alcoholism must include understanding of how male-as-norm bias has affected alcoholism research, assessment, and treatment. Summarizes how male-as-norm bias has affected research on women's alcoholism and shaped perceptions of women's alcoholic behavior and their responses to treatment. (Author/NB)

A study exploring injuries among 14 pairs of ice skaters revealed that males tended to have pain in the shoulders, wrists, and back, while females had pain in the hips and feet. Males tended to have more injuries in single skating, while females tended to have more in pairs skating. (Author/CB)

Based on the literature reviewed, the authors present recommendations for parents and educators of gifted adolescent females. It is argued that differential treatment will produce more equitable education and the requisite skills to achieve success in both traditional and nontraditional careers. (Author)

The onset of femininity is observable in the preoedipal period. The early development of a girl's sense of femaleness is an essential foundation on which subsequent gender identity is built. Of the multiple factors contributing to core gender identity, the ego capacity to differentiate is a necessary condition as are cognitive functions.…

Reviews the results of a longitudinal study on socialization and child aggression. Proposes that boys be exposed to the same training that girls have traditionally received, and that they be encouraged to develop similar socially positive, nurturant, and sensitive qualities that are antithetical to aggressive behavior. (Author/GC)