January 2015 PMID 24865576

A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulations of employment decision making.

Amanda J Koch, Susan D D'Mello, Paul R Sackett

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Peak: 2 in Jun 2020
across 5 sources since Dec 2015

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What people are saying

The overall digital discussions demonstrate moderate but meaningful engagement with the article, with comments such as calling the findings a 'meta-analysis' and emphasizing the importance of reducing bias, which indicates a recognition of the study's relevance. Word choices like 'useful' and phrases like 'object evidence' reflect an interest in practical applications, while references to biases in interview scenarios show concern over real-world implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the meta-analysis, especially regarding biases favoring men in male-dominated roles and the mitigating effect of information about competence.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show genuine curiosity about how biases influence employment decisions, with some referencing practical implications and calling for objective measures.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments involve referencing studies, discussing biases in interviews, and debating the usefulness of the findings, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of recognizing biases to improve workplace equity, suggesting the research can influence future hiring practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study is a meta-analysis examining gender stereotypes and bias in workplace decision-making, focusing on factors like job sex distribution, decision-maker gender, and available information.
  • It found a clear gender preference for male-dominated jobs (gender-role congruity bias), with male raters showing stronger bias than female raters, but no significant bias was observed for female-dominated or integrated roles.
  • The research also indicated that providing information about a candidate’s competence can reduce bias, and motivated or experienced decision-makers tend to exhibit less gender-based discrimination, especially in male-dominated contexts.]

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Landsheapes
@landsheapes · X

@SoLilyquizing From I/O Psych, there's a strong relationship between interview performance and gender—it's most prevalent in unstructured interviews (e.g., orals) with male raters. If that's the case, subjective rating scales & different questions per student gotta go. https://t.co/dQwJkocEWP

Aug 10, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 144 followers View post →
Sid
@fullofsid · X

@divz_i_am Humans have biases for beautiful things at their core. This and many other biases subconsciously drive our decisions every where - https://t.co/8O7L4wvevX

Nov 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 90 followers View post →
EvilCat
@Evilkatto · X

@kverlin -личная история -личная история -видео на Ютубе Я не зря спрашивала про научный метод. Я ожидаю опору на исследования типа такого https://t.co/osGgRNcHPg (Полную версию, как обычно, можно почитать на SciHub)

Mar 8, 2025 · 1 like · 468 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @OBLIT2: Koch, A. J., D'Mello, S. D., & Sackett, P. R. (2015). A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulation…

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 share · 6,702 followers View post →
Organisational Behaviour-Psychology and Leadership
@OBLIT2 · X

Koch, A. J., D'Mello, S. D., & Sackett, P. R. (2015). A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulations of employment decision making. Journal of Applied Psychology, 100(1), 128–161. https://t.co/AZYTVWDjJs https://t.co/eisHN4qMHJ

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 share · 1,010 followers View post →
ana_taciaa
@ana_taciaa · X

@Solitaire075 https://t.co/NEBObOeVB6

Jul 2, 2025 · 281 followers View post →

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ana_taciaa
@ana_taciaa · X

@Solitaire075 https://t.co/NEBObOeVB6

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luis
@luis23849316 · X

@cocholote @lean_gaston @nosoytutanka A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulations of employment decision making tmb esta el llamado "Women-are-wonderful effect"

Jun 30, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
EvilCat
@Evilkatto · X

@kverlin -личная история -личная история -видео на Ютубе Я не зря спрашивала про научный метод. Я ожидаю опору на исследования типа такого https://t.co/osGgRNcHPg (Полную версию, как обычно, можно почитать на SciHub)

Mar 8, 2025 · 1 like · 468 followers View post →
Mintslice
@Mintslice2 · X

@TheEgoistAussie @OnChainOffGuts @BalfoyOG @smudge_green Nah there are plenty of instances where it's useful. Onto more objective evidence, we have this meta-analysis here for you to read. https://t.co/hBQz7H0QrL

Nov 20, 2024 · 144 followers View post →
Sid
@fullofsid · X

@divz_i_am Humans have biases for beautiful things at their core. This and many other biases subconsciously drive our decisions every where - https://t.co/8O7L4wvevX

Nov 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 90 followers View post →
Bree Hobbs
@BreeBeBae · X

RT @landsheapes: @SoLilyquizing From I/O Psych, there's a strong relationship between interview performance and gender—it's most prevalent…

Aug 10, 2022 · 1 share · 58 followers View post →
Landsheapes
@landsheapes · X

@SoLilyquizing From I/O Psych, there's a strong relationship between interview performance and gender—it's most prevalent in unstructured interviews (e.g., orals) with male raters. If that's the case, subjective rating scales & different questions per student gotta go. https://t.co/dQwJkocEWP

Aug 10, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 144 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @OBLIT2: Koch, A. J., D'Mello, S. D., & Sackett, P. R. (2015). A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulation…

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 share · 6,702 followers View post →
Organisational Behaviour-Psychology and Leadership
@OBLIT2 · X

Koch, A. J., D'Mello, S. D., & Sackett, P. R. (2015). A meta-analysis of gender stereotypes and bias in experimental simulations of employment decision making. Journal of Applied Psychology, 100(1), 128–161. https://t.co/AZYTVWDjJs https://t.co/eisHN4qMHJ

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 share · 1,010 followers View post →
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