Objectives. We sought to demonstrate that individuals who anticipate interacting with a prejudiced cross-race/ethnicity partner show an exacerbated stress response, as measured through both self-report and hemodynamic vascular responses, compared anticipating nonprejudiced partner. Methods. Through questionnaire exchange White interaction (a confederate) Latina participants learned their had racial/ethnic biased or egalitarian attitudes. reported cognitive emotional states, cardiovascular...

Two studies examined social determinants of adolescents' math anxiety including parents' own and children's endorsement math-gender stereotypes. In Study 1, parent-child dyads were surveyed the interaction between parent child was examined, with an eye to same- other-gender dyads. Results indicate that parent's interacts daughters' sons' predict self-efficacy, GPA, behavioral intentions, attitudes, devaluing. Parents lower showed a positive relationship outcomes when children also had...

A secondary analysis of data from 1,039 Latino adolescents who participated in a study sex education program was conducted to examine the impact comfortable communication about on intended and actual sexual behavior. Results indicate that have broad communicative network, including friends, dating partners, extended family members, with whom they talk sex. Regression analyses suggest is predictive less likelihood being sexually active, older at first intercourse, increased intentions delay...

Though research has demonstrated that media coverage of men and women politicians differ, fewer studies have examined the dual influence gender stereotypes types in influencing public perceptions politicians. Study 1 ( N = 329) how pre‐existing attitudes toward leaders valence message impacted a woman senator evaluations source. 2 246) explored focus on politician's personality or ability her warmth/likability competence. Results suggest particular judgments politicians' likability (the...

Women and racial minorities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) fields. This review describes six “wise” psychological interventions that can improve gender race equality STEM education by addressing processes inhibit achievement. The brief, low cost, effective because they target specific cause disinterest, disengagement, poor performance education. Interventions promoting a growth mindset address needs for competence confidence. Communal goal portray as...

Effects of stereotype threat on math performance have been well-documented among college women; however, the prevalence adolescent girls is less well-known. Further, moderating role gender identity and effects high achieving in unknown. This study tested a condition (vs. control group) middle school standard honors classes examined as moderator. Students ( N = 498) completed pre- post-questionnaires test part experiment. Gender moderated discounting, disengagement, attitudes, performance,...

Marriage is a rite of passage in U.S. culture influenced by fairy-tale expectations presented the media and perpetuated through gender role socialization. Our study tested endorsement marriage myths benevolent sexism as predictors engaged heterosexual college women’s premarital relationship outcomes psychological well-being. Women relationships ( N = 99) completed an online questionnaire 6–12 months before their wedding. Results indicated predicted positive experiences, whereas negative...

The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is designed to support undergraduate students’ professional development as future scientists. Juniors, seniors, and postbaccalaureates who attended ABRCMS during 2008–2011 were emailed a link an online questionnaire in which they reported their experiences at the conference. Attendees many ABRCMS-provided benefits. Frequency of attending or presenting positively related science self-efficacy, research confidence, sense...

People are reluctant to admit they harbor implicit biases. Students ( N = 68) from four social psychology courses completed an assignment designed raise awareness about After completing Implicit Association Test (IAT), students answered six essay questions, read two articles on the IAT, and five additional questions. Before readings, showed uncertainty IAT’s ability measure their attitudes. The main reason gave in support of or against validity was congruency between explicit more agreed...

Abstract The primary goal of this study was to describe the development and assessment Community Awareness Motivation Partnership (CAMP) Teen Theatre intervention. Based on behavioural ecological model, CAMP addressed role contraceptive use in safe sex behaviour through a brief informative, entertaining, culturally responsive dramatization programme. Adolescents ( N = 1613) between ages 11 18 M 13.31, SD 0.76) received intervention, 961 participants completed both pre‐ post‐tests. majority...

Abstract Learning Through Guided Discovery – An Engaging Approach to K-12 STEM EducationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the United Statescontinues garner national concern. A National Academies committee report notes inefficiencyin preparing students for workplace higher education. Of particular concern is lownumbers of college graduates fields who will help U.S. retain its global lead inscience technology. In response these concerns, educators are...

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Abstract. Using a biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat, we tested resting heart rate variability (HRV) as moderator physiological reactivity after experiencing sexism. Women science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) majors participated in mock interview which the male interviewer made sexist or neutral comment. Resting HRV moderated stress among women sexism condition, but not control, indicating lower predicted greater threat than higher during interview. These findings...

The present research examined how risk-taking protects against consequences of negative gender stereotypes among women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In Study 1, undergraduate men STEM (N = 1013) took an online survey assessing risk-taking, academic outcomes, vulnerability to stereotype threat. Risk-taking predicted positive regardless gender. However, a significant interaction between emerged, indicating with higher reported lower 2, 140) participated...

Nearly half of college students engage in risky alcohol use, and women may be more likely than men to drink excess. However, little research has examined predictors use unique women. College often experience sexism; however, whether sexism contributes greater is not well established. The present study assessed alcohol-related outcomes among women, examining the interaction between identity, associations memory self constructs. Part 1 found that anticipation predicted higher self-reported...