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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- Perfectionism and locus of control (LOC) have been found to influence academic performance. The purpose of this research was to identify how different dimensions of both constructs influence math performance of women under stereotype threat and non-stereotype threat conditions. A total of 64 participants were randomly assigned to either a stereotype threat condition or a non-stereotype threat condition and completed measures of perfectionism, locus of control, as well as math and verbal performance. The emerging data revealed that no significant differences could be observed between the two conditions. An analysis of the personality variables of perfectionism and locus of control (LOC) indicated that socially prescribed perfectionism and locus of control significantly predicted verbal performance in female participants but did not predict math performance. Theoretical implications regarding these findings are emphasized.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2013.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-69)
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF698.35.P47 H66 2013_HonigfortAnnKathrin ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF698.35.P47 H66 2013 ( lcc )
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