A descriptive study on gender stereotyping on mate selection among Filipinos

Date of Publication

1994

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Abstract/Summary

The goal of this study is to find out who stereotypes more when choosing characteristics that they want their future mates to have. Is it the males, or is it the females? 200 single males and females aged 18-35 will be the respondents for this study.The method which the researchers will use to gain the data needed will be the survey method. The respondents will be asked to answer the survey questionnaires, and their respective scores will be tallied. The t-test using the alpha. 05 will be used to check for the significant differences between the various groups.Results show that males stereotype more than females. In addition, respondents from the low SES whether male or female chose more stereotypic characteristics as compared to their counterparts from the middle to high SES. And lastly, female respondents chose more female sterotypic characteristics over male streotypic traits.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06801

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

98 leaves ; Computer printout

Keywords

Mate selection; Stereotypes (Social psychology)

Embargo Period

1-17-2021

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