The Impact of Role Models on Women's Self-Selection into Competitive Environments

被引:2
作者
Meier, Kristina [1 ]
Niessen-Ruenzi, Alexandra [2 ]
Ruenzi, Stefan [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Germany
[2] Univ Mannheim, L9,1-2, D-68131 Mannheim, Germany
关键词
Gender; competition; role models; stereotypes; GENDER-DIFFERENCES; STEREOTYPE THREAT; FEMALE; WILLINGNESS; PERFORMANCE; SUPERSTARS; MEN;
D O I
10.1142/S2010139224400019
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 ;
摘要
In this paper, we show that competitive female role models reduce women's perceived stereotype threat and increase their willingness to compete. Competitive male role models have the opposite effect: they reduce women's willingness to compete, and the gender gap in tournament entry increases. Results are strongest for the best performing women who would benefit most from competing. Role models have no impact on low performing women, and on men.
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