37B – Sports Science Shorts: Stereotype Threat & Performance
The Perception & Action Podcast · Rob Gray
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Show Notes
What is stereotype threat and how can it affect sports performance? Is it possible that being challenged by a statement like "girls can't play sports" could make a female athlete perform better in some situations?
Articles:
On the causal mechanisms of stereotype threat: can skills that don't rely heavily on working memory still be threatened? "Girls should cook, rather than kick!" – Female soccer players under stereotype threatGirls can play ball: Stereotype threat reduces variability in a motor skill
The effect of stereotype threat on performance of a rhythmic motor skill.
More information:
My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)
Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)
Credits:
The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action
June & Jean Millington – Play Like a Girl
The Strangers - Stereotypical
Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy