Sex and Social Influence: Does Sex Function as a Status Characteristic in Mixed-Sex Groups of Children?.

Lockheed, Marlaine E.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983

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Sex and Social Influence: Does Sex Function as a Status Characteristic in Mixed-Sex Groups of Children?

Lockheed, Marlaine E.; And Others

Journal of Educational Psychology, v75 n6 p877-88 Dec 1983

The purpose of this study was to determine (1) whether sex operated as a diffuse status characteristic in mixed-sex groups of fourth- and fifth-grade children (n=168), and (2) whether an intervention based on expectation states theory would be successful in changing the status relationships within such groups. (PN)

Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Intervention, Interviews, Peer Acceptance, Peer Evaluation, Sex Differences, Social Influences, Social Status, Student Attitudes, Videotape Recordings

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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