Meier, Kristina
[Verfasser:in]
;
Niessen-Ruenzi, Alexandra
[Sonstige Person, Familie und Körperschaft];
Ruenzi, Stefan
[Sonstige Person, Familie und Körperschaft]
The Impact of Role Models on Women's Self-Selection in Competitive Environments
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Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments March 25, 2020 erstellt
Beschreibung:
We show that competitive female role models reduce women's perceived stereotype threat and increase their willingness to compete. Competitive male role models have the opposite effect. They seem to discourage women from competing and, as a result, the gender gap in tournament entry increases. Results are strongest for the best performing women who would benefit most from competing. Role models have no impact on low performing women, and on men