What is it about?
This exploratory study examines implicit/unconscious differences in self-appraisal between women and men in a small online sample. Differences are measured using the LIWC (Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count) tool. Women show higher levels of "social reference," "I-talk," and "want" than men. An approach anchored in structural power-dependence theory is used to interpret the differences observed.
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Why is it important?
This study expands our scientific grasp of how and why men and women implicitly appraise themselves differently across varying contexts of modern society.
Perspectives
Today, many people express deep concern about fundamental, unfair status/power inequalities dividing women and men in various settings of modern social life. The study expands our understanding of the sources and consequences of such inequalities.
Professor Emeritus John F. Stolte
University of Texas MD Anderson (2016-2022)
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This page is a summary of: Exploring Gender and Implicit Self-appraisal: Empirical Research Context, November 2024, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004713918_007.
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