The Effect of Assigned Gender Roles on Evaluations of the Self and Others by Sierra Elsbury

The Effect of Assigned Gender Roles on Evaluations of the Self and Others by Sierra Elsbury

Psychology

One theory that has sought to understand gender identity development is Bem’s gender schema theory (Bem, 1981). The present study sought to build off of Bem’s theory and evaluate the effect of manipulating gender perceptions on evaluations of the self and others. Participants completed the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: control (no feedback), truthful (received their truthful male and female scores), or deceptive (received the opposite scores for their male and female characteristics). Analysis of the amount to which participants stereotyped others and adjusted their answers on the second BSRI was conducted. It was hypothesized that male participants in the deceptive condition would both stereotype others and adjust their answers significantly more than the other conditions. This hypothesis was not supported by the data collected. Limitations of the present study and suggestions for future research directions are discussed.

Sierra Elsbury

Senior Showcase Poster presentation

Ripon College

April 17, 2018

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Major: Psychology
Minor: Education
Adell, Wisconsin

Psychology Senior Seminar