Women in Academic Medicine: Measuring Stereotype Threat Among Junior Faculty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender stereotypes in science impede supportive environments for women. Research suggests that women's perceptions of these environments are influenced by stereotype threat (ST): anxiety faced in situations where one may be evaluated using negative stereotypes. This study developed and tested ST metrics for first time use with junior faculty in academic medicine.

Methods

Under a 2012 National Institutes of Health Pathfinder Award, Stanford School of Medicine's Office of Diversity and Leadership, working with experienced clinicians, social scientists, and epidemiologists, developed and administered ST measures to a representative group of junior faculty.

Results

174 School of Medicine junior faculty were recruited (62% women, 38% men; 75% assistant professor

SUBMITTER: Fassiotto M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4790213 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature