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The Perception & Action Podcast

37B – Sports Science Shorts: Stereotype Threat & Performance

Oct 4, 2016
13:18

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

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