A study of 95 high school principals and assistant principals (59 males and 36 females) in three large urban school districts examined the influence of gender and role on administrative decision-making. Subjects were asked to make decisions (choose from among four possible responses) about how they would respond to five different (gender-related)…

African-American urban elementary school principals were interviewed regarding how their race and gender statuses influenced perceptions about their administrative roles. Race and gender statuses were important in shaping these principals' social constructions of their administrative roles and their sense of mission vis a vis students. Race,…

Investigated (Alabama) principals' role perceptions and possible gender influences. Results show the principal's job has changed significantly during the past 5 years. Male and female respondents agreed about challenges and necessary skills, but differed on role perceptions. Women were more global and team-oriented; men were more managerial.…

Investigated 87 (British) deputy principals' perceptions of the headship and the likelihood of their applying for such posts. A considerable number (35) replied they were unlikely to apply within the next 5 years. The 11 male respondents showed a greater disposition to apply than the 76 female respondents. Younger and less experienced respondents…

Summarizes a 1992 Wisconsin study exploring relationships among principals' leadership styles, gender, and personality attributes and principals' and teachers' work satisfaction. None of these variables predicted work satisfaction; teachers and principals had different perceptions of leadership. Schools should hire more female administrators and…