Persistent gender differences in spatial ability, even in STEM experts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spatial ability (SA) shows wide variability. One proposed explanation for the observed individual difference in SA is variability in interest and engagement in activities that promote spatial ability. Research also robustly shown that males on average outperform females in most aspects of SA. Previous studies have identified a number of activities that can potentially contribute to both individual and gender differences in SA, including tinkering with electronics, particular sports activities, and designing. However, the findings regarding these links are inconsistent. One way to investigate these links is to compare the groups that are intensively engaged with these activities.

Aim

The present study aims to evaluate the robustness of these links by comparing SA i

SUBMITTER: Tsigeman ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123158 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature