37B – Sports Science Shorts: Stereotype Threat & Performance

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 threat

Girls 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:


http://perceptionaction.com/


My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)


My ASU Web page


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