Gender reality on multi-domains of school-age children in Taiwan: A developmental approach

Hsinyi Chen*, Mei Fang Chen, Te Sheng Chang, Yuan Shun Lee, Hsin Ping Chen

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Abstract

This study addresses developmental trends in gender reality for 6-17 year-old children (a total of 16,322 males and 15,412 females) in Taiwan. Typically, large, representative and normative data sets for 11 cognitive and affective tests were analyzed. Results revealed that gender differences in personality, interest, and learning styles were fairly stable across age levels. Cognitive advantages for each gender, however, varied with developmental phase. The hypothesis of "greater male variability" was supported in most domains. Consideration of compounded and accumulative effects may be crucial for explaining gender reality in outcome behaviors and career choices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-480
Number of pages6
JournalPersonality and Individual Differences
Volume48
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Mar

Keywords

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Individual differences

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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