A Model of Responses to Race-Based and Gender-Based Stereotype Threat in Computer Science

<p>The perception of stereotype threat among computer science students was examined at two universities. A model of stereotype threat was developed and tested among students enrolled in three undergraduate computer science courses at two universities. The goal of this model was to provide an understanding of the underlying mechanisms through which stereotype threat works.</p> <p>The study tested relationships among the following variables: race-based stereotype threat, gender-based stereotype threat, goal orientation, CS self-efficacy, active coping, behavioral disengagement, effort, and performance. Structural equation modeling was used to test the measurement model and a series of nested structural models. Findings supported the proposed model of stereotype threat and most of the hypothesized relationships. Future directions and contributions of this research are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2009

Author dc:creator

• Tedrow, Lara

Contributors dc:contributor

• Donald D. Davis
• Miguel A. Padilla
• Marilyn L. Peacock
• Janis Sanchez-Hucles

• Coping
• Coping strategies
• Gender-based
• Goal orientation
• Race-based
• Stereotype threat
• Stereotypes
• Educational Psychology
• Science and Mathematics Education
• Social Psychology

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9781109559378

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oai:digitalcommons.odu.edu:psychology_etds-1178