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Peer reviewedJoiner, Richard W. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1998
A study of 16 boys and 16 girls aged 10-11 investigated gender stereotyped, gender neutral, and abstract versions of problem-solving software. Found that boys preferred the male stereotyped version, whereas girls showed no significant preference for the male, female, or neutral versions. Findings are consistent with research on gender stereotyping…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Software, Gender Issues, Problem Solving
