The assessment of the multitrait-multimethod matrix is placed in the context of generalizability theory for the purpose of demonstrating the convergent and discriminant validity of gender-related constructs. Once convergent validity is established with the traditional generalizability/reliability approach, a two-facet (traits and methods)…

Examined gender differences in 514 children's competence and value beliefs from first through twelfth grade, and the relation of these trends to initial differences in parents' perceptions of children's ability. Found that gender differences in competence and value beliefs related to sports and mathematics. Gender differences in competence beliefs…

This study presents evidence that differences in mathematical career outcomes of males and females are the result of early socialization in the family. One reason fewer females than males elect to take high school mathematics courses is that during middle school years females perceive low parental evaluations of their mathematical aptitude and…