Note
Includes bibliography.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2008
EDTF Date Created
2008
Description
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, sexist beliefs were
associated with increased global self-worth, narcissism, externalizing behaviors, and
competence in sports; and decreased depression and prosocial behavior.
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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Type
Form
Extent
78 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
FA00000735
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2008
Date Created Backup
2008
Date Text
2008
Date Created (EDTF)
2008
Date Issued (EDTF)
2008
Extension
FAU
IID
FA00000735
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Collins, Rebecca L.
Graduate College
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78 p.
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The Relations of Sexist Beliefs to the Personal and Social Adjustment of Preadolescent Children
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2008
2008
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
The Relations of Sexist Beliefs to the Personal and Social Adjustment of Preadolescent Children
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The Relations of Sexist Beliefs to the Personal and Social Adjustment of Preadolescent Children