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Stone, Ellen A.; Brown, Christia Spears; Jewell, Jennifer A. – Child Development, 2015
Two studies (conducted in 2013) examined whether elementary-aged children endorse a within-gender stereotype about sexualized girls. In Study 1, children (N = 208) ages 6-11 rated sexualized girls as more popular but less intelligent, athletic, and nice compared to nonsexualized girls. These distinctions were stronger for girls and older children,…
Descriptors: Sex Stereotypes, Gender Issues, Elementary School Students, Females
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Poteat, V. Paul – Child Development, 2007
A social developmental framework was applied to test for the socialization of homophobic attitudes and behavior within adolescent peer groups (Grades 7-11; aged 12-17 years). Substantial similarity within and differences across groups were documented. Multilevel models identified a group socializing contextual effect, predicting homophobic…
Descriptors: Socialization, Context Effect, Peer Groups, Homosexuality