Current Search: Collins, Rebecca L. (x)
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Title
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The Relations of Sexist Beliefs to the Personal and Social Adjustment of Preadolescent Children.
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Creator
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Collins, Rebecca L., Perry, David G., Florida Atlantic University
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Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this thesis was to see how sexist beliefs in childhood relate to indexes of children's personal and social adjustment. We developed an instrument to study the sexist beliefs that children have regarding work, parenting, dating, and other aspects of gender roles. We predicted (and found) that having these sexist beliefs affected the sexes differently. For girls sexist beliefs were associated with reduced global self-worth and body satisfaction; and increased depression. For boys...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis was to see how sexist beliefs in childhood relate to indexes of children's personal and social adjustment. We developed an instrument to study the sexist beliefs that children have regarding work, parenting, dating, and other aspects of gender roles. We predicted (and found) that having these sexist beliefs affected the sexes differently. For girls sexist beliefs were associated with reduced global self-worth and body satisfaction; and increased depression. For boys, sexist beliefs were associated with increased global self-worth, narcissism, externalizing behaviors, and competence in sports; and decreased depression and prosocial behavior.
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Date Issued
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2008
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000735
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Subject Headings
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Sex role in children, Sex differences (Psychology), Adjustment (Psychology) in children, Self in children
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Format
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Document (PDF)
