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Explain the historical developments in the psychology of gender from 1894 to the present day.
Explain the historical developments in the psychology of gender from 1894 to the present day.
The historical developments in the psychology of gender include the study of sex differences in intelligence (1894-1936), the exploration of masculinity-femininity as a global personality trait (1936-1954), the focus on sex typing and androgyny (1954-1982), and the examination of gender role as a social category (1982-present).
Discuss the methods used in gender research, including the scientific method and meta-analysis.
Discuss the methods used in gender research, including the scientific method and meta-analysis.
The methods used in gender research include the scientific method, experimental method, correlational study, and meta-analysis. The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation to formulate and test hypotheses. Meta-analysis involves combining and analyzing data from multiple studies to draw overarching conclusions.
Identify and explain two difficulties in conducting gender research.
Identify and explain two difficulties in conducting gender research.
Two difficulties in conducting gender research are the experimenter effect, which occurs when the researcher's expectations or biases influence the results, and the participant effect, which involves participants altering their behavior due to being observed or taking part in a study.
What are the key considerations in qualitative inquiry, and how do they impact research?
What are the key considerations in qualitative inquiry, and how do they impact research?
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Study Notes
Historical Developments in Psychology of Gender
- 1894: Psychology of gender research began, focusing on sex differences and similarities
- Early 20th century: Research shifted to social and cultural influences on gender
- Mid-20th century: Psychoanalytic theories of gender development emerged
- Late 20th century: Gender role theory and gender schema theory were developed
- Present day: Research focuses on intersections of gender with other social categories
Methods in Gender Research
- Scientific method: Objective, systematic, and empirical approach to research
- Formulation of hypotheses and testing through experimentation
- Meta-analysis: Statistical method to synthesize and compare results across studies
- Enables identification of trends and patterns in research findings
Difficulties in Conducting Gender Research
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Difficulty 1: operationalizing gender
- Defining and measuring gender in a way that captures its complexity
- Risk of oversimplifying or stereotyping gender
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Difficulty 2: avoiding researcher bias
- Researchers' own gender biases and assumptions can influence findings
- Importance of acknowledging and addressing biases in research design
Key Considerations in Qualitative Inquiry
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Contextualizing gender: Considering the social, cultural, and historical context of gender
- Impact of power dynamics, privilege, and oppression on gender experiences
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Reflexivity: Acknowledging and addressing the researcher's own positionality and biases
- Impact on data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Learner Outcomes
- Identify key historical developments in the psychology of gender
- Explain methods used in gender research, including the scientific method and meta-analysis
- Recognize difficulties in conducting gender research and strategies to overcome them
- Apply key considerations in qualitative inquiry to gender research
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Test your knowledge of the history of psychology of gender with this introductory quiz. Explore the evolution of gender research from sex differences in intelligence to the current understanding of gender roles as a social category. Delve into the methods used in gender research and broaden your understanding of this fascinating field.
