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Does gender predict research awards among prolific suicidologists? A research note.
1Emeritus Academy, Wayne State University, Troy, Michigan, USA.
Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|July 26, 2024
Summary
Gender does not significantly impact the receipt of research awards in suicidology. Both research quality and years of experience are key factors in award recognition for all researchers.
Area of Science:
- Suicidology
- Bibliometrics
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Scholarly awards recognize researcher stature, but studies on gender's role are mixed.
- Previous research often overlooks research excellence and interdisciplinary awards.
- Suicidology research awards have not been previously analyzed for gender disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate gender disparities in receiving research awards within suicidology.
- To control for research excellence and consider interdisciplinary associations.
- To examine the influence of gender on award reception, adjusting for mediators.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of Web of Science data.
- Inclusion of 116 highly prolific researchers (≥70 publications on suicide).
- Analysis of three major suicidology awards (Louis I. Dublin Award, Morselli Medal, Stengel Research Award), controlling for h-index, experience, and institutional prestige.
Main Results:
- Women receive awards at a lower percentage than men, but this difference is not statistically significant.
- Research quality (h-index) and years of experience significantly predict award receipt.
- No gender-based disadvantage was found in receiving major suicidology research awards.
Conclusions:
- Women are not disadvantaged in obtaining research awards in suicidology.
- Findings align with recent studies on gender and awards in other scientific fields.
- Research excellence and experience are critical determinants of award success.
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