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GENDER-ROLE SELF-CONCEPTS AS MOTIVATORS FOR NONPREJUDICED PERSONAL STANDARDS: A ROUTE TO PREJUDICE REDUCTION?

Ratcliff, Jennifer J.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1185937691

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2007, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, Psychology (Arts and Sciences).
Research has uncovered robust gender differences in attitudes toward gay men, with females expressing less prejudice than males (Herek, 1988). Recent evidence suggests that these gender differences are partially mediated by females’ greater internal motivation to respond without prejudice (IM), and that this greater IM derives, in part, from females’ stronger endorsement of a feminine self-concept as true of the self (Ratcliff, Lassiter, Markman, & Snyder, 2006). The primary purpose of the present work was to extend these findings by demonstrating that regardless of gender, viewing the self as more feminine—in response to a conceptual priming task—would lead to corresponding increases in IM (Studies 1 and 2). In addition, the present work examined whether experimentally enhancing IM would result in a greater liking for, and willingness to interact with, gay men (Study 2). Finally, given that IM was shown to impact liking for and willingness to interact with sexual minorities, a third aim of the current work was to examine the mechanism by which IM influences these variables. To this end, the extent to which gay speakers were individuated and categorized was measured via Klauer and Wegener’s (1998) multinomial model of social categorization, and the obtained parameter estimates were examined as a function of prime condition (i.e., feminine vs. control). Results revealed that enhancing femininity self-ascriptions elicited increases in IM. However, enhanced IM failed to impact liking for, willingness to interact with, or the categorization or individuation of gay men. Discussion focuses on explanations for the failure of enhanced IM to influence these variables. Possible directions for future research are also suggested, with a focus on exploring the antecedents to positive attitudes and behaviors toward gay men and lesbians, including the factors that may lead individuals to take proactive action to improve the circumstances of such marginalized individuals.
Keith Markman (Advisor)
174 p.
Psychology, Social
Social Categorization; Multinomial Model; Sexual Prejudice; Gender-Role Self-Concept; Motivation to Respond Without Prejudice

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  • Ratcliff, J. J. (2007). GENDER-ROLE SELF-CONCEPTS AS MOTIVATORS FOR NONPREJUDICED PERSONAL STANDARDS: A ROUTE TO PREJUDICE REDUCTION? [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1185937691

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ratcliff, Jennifer. GENDER-ROLE SELF-CONCEPTS AS MOTIVATORS FOR NONPREJUDICED PERSONAL STANDARDS: A ROUTE TO PREJUDICE REDUCTION? 2007. Ohio University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1185937691.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ratcliff, Jennifer. "GENDER-ROLE SELF-CONCEPTS AS MOTIVATORS FOR NONPREJUDICED PERSONAL STANDARDS: A ROUTE TO PREJUDICE REDUCTION?" Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1185937691

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