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Direct linkLawton, Carol A.; Blakemore, Judith E. Owen; Vartanian, Lesa Rae – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2003
We examined understanding of the title "Ms.", in college students and individuals surveyed via the Internet. Participants were asked to define Ms. and other titles, and rate the likely marital status and age of those using the titles. While some participants indicated that Ms. was a title for women of any marital status, a common…
Descriptors: Marital Status, Age, Females, Social Attitudes
Peer reviewedLandrine, Hope – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1989
Reports two studies that tested the hypothesis that the gender distribution of personality disorders stems from the resemblance between each personality disorder and the role or role-stereotype of the status group for which the disorder is most prevalent. Findings support the hypothesis. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Age, Females, Incidence, Labeling (of Persons)
