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Multiple Gender Stereotype Threats in Motor Performance and Learning.
Caroline Valente Heidrich1, Priscila Cardozo1, Suzete Chiviacowsky1
1Federal University of Pelotas.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|April 24, 2025
Summary
Stereotype threat negatively impacts women's soccer dribbling performance and learning. All tested gender stereotype threats (ST) equally impaired performance, regardless of target or source.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Motor Learning
- Sociology
Background:
- Stereotype threat undermines stereotyped groups' performance and learning.
- Gender stereotypes can affect women's motor skill acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of various gender stereotype threats (ST) on women's soccer dribbling performance and learning.
- To investigate how stereotype target (self vs. group) and source (ingroup vs. outgroup) influence motor task outcomes.
Main Methods:
- One hundred women with low domain identification were randomly assigned to four ST conditions or a nullified-stereotype threat (NST) group.
- Participants performed a soccer dribbling task under different threat manipulations before retention and transfer tests.
- Perceived self-efficacy and stereotype endorsement were measured.
Main Results:
- The NST group significantly outperformed all ST groups across all experimental phases.
- No significant differences in performance were observed between the different ST conditions.
- Lower self-efficacy and higher stereotype endorsement were noted in specific ST groups.
Conclusions:
- Multiple gender stereotype threats (ST) equally impair motor performance and learning in women with low domain identification.
- Manipulating stereotype target and source does not differentially affect performance under threat.
- Addressing stereotype threat is crucial for optimizing women's motor skill development.
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