Research in developmental psychology on gender and relationships: Reflections on the past and looking into the future
- 18 May 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Developmental Psychology
- Vol. 29 (2), 347-356
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-835x.2011.02035.x
Abstract
Recent historical trends and current directions in the study of children's gender and relationships are reviewed using Maccoby and Jacklin's (1974) The Psychology of Sex Differences as a reference point. Since the publication of Maccoby and Jacklin's review, researchers have questioned the extent and the magnitude of gender differences in social behaviour as well as the degree to which parents play a primary role in gender development. More attention is now paid to the impact of gender-segregated peer groups and other social relationships (e.g., friendships, romantic relationships) as well as cognitive-motivational and biological processes. Furthermore, the role of the larger social-structural context is addressed in studies of sexism and gender bias during childhood and adolescence. Recommendations for future research are offered.Keywords
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