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2-125 - Gender Differences in Children's Toys and Play and Their Consequences
Fri, March 20, 12:00 to 1:30pm, Marriott, Floor: Level 4, Franklin Hall 1Session Type: Paper Session
Integrative Statement
Gender differences in play and interest in particular toys emerge early and may influence skill development and occupational interests later in life. The papers in this session focus on the extent of gender differences and the consequences of these differences.
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Are LEGOs only for Boys? Stereotype Threat Among Children on a Block-Construction Task - Presenting Author: Christine Shenouda, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign; Judith H Danovitch, University of Louisville
Boys and girls preference for different types of toy: A systematic review, meta-regression and meta-analysis. - Presenting Author: Brenda K Todd, City University; Steven Di Costa, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London WC1N 3AR; Amanda Green, Dept of Psychology, City University London, London EC1V 0HB; John Anthony Barry, Institute of Women’s Health, University College London, London NW3 2PF
Gender differences in children’s play: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Presenting Author: Jac Davis, Cambridge University; Melissa Hines, University of Cambridge
Gender-typed Skills and Interests in Childhood and Adolescence as Predictors of Gendered Occupations in Young Adulthood - Presenting Author: Bora Lee, Pennsylvania State University; Katie Lawson, Ball State University; Susan McHale, Pennsylvania State University