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    Power Distance Predicts Gender Differences in Math Performance Across Societies

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    Hamamura, Takeshi
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Hamamura, T. 2012. Power Distance Predicts Gender Differences in Math Performance Across Societies. Social Psychological and Personality Science. 3 (5): pp. 545-548.
    Source Title
    Social Psychological and Personality Science
    DOI
    10.1177/1948550611429191
    ISSN
    1948-5506
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31326
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    In societies that oppose social inequality (low power distance societies), intergroup social comparison is relatively more prevalent. However, with an intergroup comparison focus, differences between groups are more salient and self-stereotyping more likely. Consequently, gender stereotypes regarding math may be relatively more consequential in low relative to high power distance societies. To examine this hypothesis, results from a standardized math exam among eighth graders compiled in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study were analyzed. As predicted, the societies' power distance predicted gender differences in math performance: The pattern of boys outperforming girls was more pronounced in low relative to high power distance societies. This effect was independent of the societies' gender equality and prevalence of implicit stereotype.

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