The Effects of Receiving Help: Gender Differences in Motivation and Performance.

Daubman, Kimberly A.; Lehman, Thomas C.

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ERIC Number: EJ471986

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Effects of Receiving Help: Gender Differences in Motivation and Performance.

Daubman, Kimberly A.; Lehman, Thomas C.

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v28 n11-12 p693-707 Jun 1993

Examines gender differences among 27 female and 14 male Caucasian college students in reaction to receiving unsolicited help from a similar peer on an educational task. Implications of the results for the threat to self-esteem model and suggestions for future research are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Females, Help Seeking, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Males, Models, Performance, Research Needs, Self Esteem, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sex Differences, Student Motivation, Student Reaction, White Students

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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