Psychol Sci March 2005 PMID 15733195

Knowing is half the battle: teaching stereotype threat as a means of improving women's math performance.

Michael Johns, Toni Schmader, Andy Martens

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced exploration of the research, with some posts referencing the study's findings, such as how informing women about stereotype threat may improve their math performance, while others question the durability or significance of these effects, evidenced by comments about the study's credibility and the controversy surrounding it. The tone varies from curious and supportive to skeptical, shaping a nuanced overall perspective.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions are mixed; some acknowledge the evidence that teaching about stereotype threat can reduce its negative effects, while others express skepticism about the validity or importance of such studies.

InterestModerate interest

The topics seem moderately engaging, with users showing curiosity about how stereotype awareness influences performance, especially when the study claims are supported by references to evidence.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations involve referencing specific studies and effects, indicating a thoughtful and somewhat deep engagement rather than superficial discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The debates around the effectiveness and validity of the research suggest a belief that these findings could influence educational approaches or perceptions about stereotype threat, though some skepticism remains.

Abstract in brief

  • Informing women about stereotype threat can help improve their math performance in testing situations where they might otherwise perform worse due to anxiety related to gender stereotypes.
  • Women performed worse when math problems were simply described as a test without discussing stereotype threat, but their performance was similar to men’s when the threat was addressed or when problems were framed as general problem-solving tasks.
  • Teaching women about stereotype threat can reduce its negative impact, especially if they understand that anxiety linked to stereotypes is a common and manageable issue.]

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Mos.
@KovitzMos · X

Conclusion préliminaire : l'étude de 2005 avait déjà pris du plomb dans l'aile en 2014 mais elle est désormais sérieusement remise en question, et avec elle tout le débat sur les stéréotypes... Sources : https://t.co/KeG8bKrGNJ https://t.co/rnjx3YhdCZ https://t.co/d0PYEkoP85

Sep 19, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 4,941 followers View post →
Dr. Robin Paige
@Robin_Paige_1 · X

@joshua_r_eyler @derekbruff This study provides some evidence that telling students about the threat can lessen it’s impact: https://t.co/XyatKMhtHG

Nov 5, 2019 · 1 like · 466 followers View post →
Draco Shenryu
@DracoShenryu · X

Me gustó un video de @YouTube https://t.co/1ZqyyIvvsM How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores

Jan 16, 2019 · 2,121 followers View post →
DjYoshi
@DjYoshis · X

RT @KovitzMos: Conclusion préliminaire : l'étude de 2005 avait déjà pris du plomb dans l'aile en 2014 mais elle est désormais sérieusement…

Sep 20, 2024 · 1 share · 1,107 followers View post →
Angela Wallberg
@iClean4 · X

How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores https://t.co/z5x6WxnSev

Mar 3, 2019 · 76 followers View post →
joel osazuwa
@joelosazuwa · X

https://t.co/XqoFEqM2bO https://t.co/XqoFEqM2bO

Oct 13, 2019 · 36 followers View post →

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DjYoshi
@DjYoshis · X

RT @KovitzMos: Conclusion préliminaire : l'étude de 2005 avait déjà pris du plomb dans l'aile en 2014 mais elle est désormais sérieusement…

Sep 20, 2024 · 1 share · 1,107 followers View post →
Mos.
@KovitzMos · X

Conclusion préliminaire : l'étude de 2005 avait déjà pris du plomb dans l'aile en 2014 mais elle est désormais sérieusement remise en question, et avec elle tout le débat sur les stéréotypes... Sources : https://t.co/KeG8bKrGNJ https://t.co/rnjx3YhdCZ https://t.co/d0PYEkoP85

Sep 19, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 4,941 followers View post →
Dr. Robin Paige
@Robin_Paige_1 · X

@joshua_r_eyler @derekbruff This study provides some evidence that telling students about the threat can lessen it’s impact: https://t.co/XyatKMhtHG

Nov 5, 2019 · 1 like · 466 followers View post →
joel osazuwa
@joelosazuwa · X

https://t.co/XqoFEqM2bO https://t.co/XqoFEqM2bO

Oct 13, 2019 · 36 followers View post →
Angela Wallberg
@iClean4 · X

How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores https://t.co/z5x6WxnSev

Mar 3, 2019 · 76 followers View post →
Draco Shenryu
@DracoShenryu · X

Me gustó un video de @YouTube https://t.co/1ZqyyIvvsM How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores

Jan 16, 2019 · 2,121 followers View post →