Peer Nominations for Leadership and Likability in Problem-Solving Groups as a Function of Gender and Task.

Petzel, Thomas P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ427820

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4545

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Peer Nominations for Leadership and Likability in Problem-Solving Groups as a Function of Gender and Task.

Petzel, Thomas P.; And Others

Journal of Social Psychology, v130 n5 p641-48 Oct 1990

Examines relationship of situational variables and gender to leadership selection among 37 college students, divided into 6 mixed-gender groups. Measures frequency of speaking, leadership nominations, and likability ratings. Finds males spoke more and were selected as leaders more frequently in impersonal groups. Finds reverse in personal groups. (Author/NL)

Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence, Leadership, Popularity, Psychological Studies, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Social Behavior, Social Cognition, Social Psychology, Student Leadership

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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