Gender and Conformity Research Papers (original) (raw)
Social conformity occurs when an individual changes their behaviour in line with the majority's expectations. Although social conformity has been investigated in small group settings, the effect of gender-of both the individual and the... more
Social conformity occurs when an individual changes their behaviour in line with the majority's expectations. Although social conformity has been investigated in small group settings, the effect of gender-of both the individual and the majority/minority-is not well understood in online settings. Here we systematically investigate the impact of groups' gender composition on social conformity in online settings. We use an online quiz in which participants submit their answers and confidence scores, both prior to and following the presentation of peer answers that are dynamically fabricated. Our results show an overall conformity rate of 39%, and a significant effect of gender that manifests in a number of ways: gender composition of the majority, the perceived nature of the question, participant gender, visual cues of the system, and final answer correctness. We conclude with a discussion on the implications of our findings in designing online group settings, accounting for the effects of gender on conformity.
This study investigates whether the levels of relationship between individuals -close relationship, acquaintanceship or being strangers, and gender has an effect on Conformity. Data were collected from 180 undergraduate students from... more
This study investigates whether the levels of relationship between individuals -close relationship, acquaintanceship or being strangers, and gender has an effect on Conformity. Data were collected from 180 undergraduate students from Baliuag University. A 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyse whether levels of relationship affects conformity as a function of gender. The results of the experiment supports the growing number of psychological literature that suggests women's conformity rates HIGHER than men and that people tend to conform even to people they met for the first time for social acceptance.
Social conformity is one of the most comprehensive subjects of human psychology since humanity is substantially based on conformity. Previous studies carried out by Deutsch & Gerard (1955) and Asch (1951), along with numerous experiments... more
Social conformity is one of the most comprehensive subjects of human psychology since humanity is substantially based on conformity. Previous studies carried out by Deutsch & Gerard (1955) and Asch (1951), along with numerous experiments have all aimed to observe how and why an individual conformed in a given situation. Extending the previous studies, the present study examines the relationship between normative conformity and peer influence in addition to the rates of the tendency to conform according to the genders. It was hypothesized that if the participant is placed in an audience giving a standing ovation to a speech that bolsters two strictly opposing ideas then, the participant would conform to the group behavior and give a standing ovation. In order to test the hypothesis, one participant, who was seated among four confederates in an auditorium, listened to a speech on animal rights which consisted of a part strictly opposing the main idea. It was aimed to observe how would the participant react to the speech if the confederates were giving a standing ovation as it was predetermined. The results were supporting the hypothesis: %90 of the total participants conformed to the group behavior and gave a standing ovation while only %10 did not conform.
- by Mercan ULUTAŞ and +1
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- Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Speech Communication, Adolescent
Mit etwas konform zu gehen meint: Verhaltensweisen oder Argumenten zuzustimmen, ihnen beizupflichten, sich bedingungslos an vorgegebene Regeln zu halten. Der konformistische Typus schlechthin ist der Jasager. Er schließt sich Aussagen... more
Mit etwas konform zu gehen meint: Verhaltensweisen oder Argumenten zuzustimmen, ihnen beizupflichten, sich bedingungslos an vorgegebene Regeln zu halten. Der konformistische Typus schlechthin ist der Jasager. Er schließt sich Aussagen oder Umgangsformen an, fügt sich überall geschmeidig ein, geht bei allem mit, häufig ganz passiv, automatisiert und reaktiv nickt er einfach alles ab oder winkt es durch. Auf der anderen Seite stehen das protestierende "Nein!" und die Mächte der Negativität, die Nonkonkonformisten und Außenseiter. Sie bejahen die Anpassungslosigkeit, bleiben sich darin treu. Mit dem Ausdruck "konformieren" sollen beide Seiten zugleich beleuchtet werden: Wer gibt überhaupt jene Formen vor, bei denen man mitgehen muss? Zweifelsohne sind es primär Institutionen, also jene Einrichtungen, die menschliche Lebensformen erst ermöglichen. Man bekommt eine Lebensbahn verordnet, die für Bildung genauso vorsorgt wie für Berufe oder die Bestattung. Auch für den Fall, dass von dieser Bahn abgewichen wird, sei es durch Verbrechen oder Streik, warten bereits allerlei Gesetze oder Regelungen. Wer aber nicht Zuviel konformiert werden möchte, wird Alternativen suchen müssen. Sie lassen sich hier finden: in der Literatur und im Film genauso wie in der Theorie und an den Grenzen der Maschine.
- by Jessica Güsken and +2
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- Media Studies, Fashion Theory, Film Studies, Genre studies
Social conformity occurs when an individual changes their behaviour in line with the majority's expectations. Although social conformity has been investigated in small group settings, the effect of gender-of both the individual... more
Social conformity occurs when an individual changes their behaviour in line with the majority's expectations. Although social conformity has been investigated in small group settings, the effect of gender-of both the individual and the majority/minority-is not well understood in online settings. Here we systematically investigate the impact of groups' gender composition on social conformity in online settings. We use an online quiz in which participants submit their answers and confidence scores, both prior to and following the presentation of peer answers that are dynamically fabricated. Our results show an overall conformity rate of 39%, and a significant effect of gender that manifests in a number of ways: gender composition of the majority, the perceived nature of the question, participant gender, visual cues of the system, and final answer correctness. We conclude with a discussion on the implications of our findings in designing online group settings, accounting for the effects of gender on conformity.