HRPYC81
Project 3 Assignment 4 2025
FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
Unique number:
Due Date: 2025
FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER STEREOTYPES ON SUPPORT FOR
GENDER EQUALITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ENTITLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT................................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Conceptualising Gender Stereotypes ................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Defining Gender Stereotypes ...................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Auto-, Hetero-, and Meta-Stereotypes......................................................... 6
2.3 The Stereotype Content Model and Gender ...................................................... 7
2.3.1 Warmth and Competence as Stereotypical Dimensions ............................. 7
2.3.2 Univalent vs Ambivalent Stereotypes .......................................................... 7
Terms of use
2.3.3 The Compensation Effect and Social Perception
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FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER STEREOTYPES ON SUPPORT FOR
GENDER EQUALITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ENTITLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Conceptualising Gender Stereotypes ............................................................... 6
2.2.1 Defining Gender Stereotypes...................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Auto-, Hetero-, and Meta-Stereotypes ........................................................ 6
2.3 The Stereotype Content Model and Gender ..................................................... 7
2.3.1 Warmth and Competence as Stereotypical Dimensions ............................. 7
2.3.2 Univalent vs Ambivalent Stereotypes ......................................................... 7
2.3.3 The Compensation Effect and Social Perception ........................................ 7
2.4 Gender Stereotypes and Behavioural Outcomes .............................................. 8
2.4.1 Support for Gender Equality ....................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Psychological Entitlement ........................................................................... 8
2.5 Empirical Trends and Theoretical Integration .................................................... 9
2.5.1 Consistencies and Contradictions in Research........................................... 9
2.5.2 Gaps in South African Research................................................................. 9
2.6 Implications for Research................................................................................ 10
2.7 Hypotheses ..................................................................................................... 10
3. RESEARCH METHOD ......................................................................................... 11
4. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 11
5. PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................................... 12
6. PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................... 13
7. MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................... 14
1. Gender Stereotype Endorsement Scale (GSES) .............................................. 14
2. Support for Gender Equality Scale (SGES) ...................................................... 15
3. Psychological Entitlement Scale (PES) ............................................................. 15
8. DATA ANALYSIS ................................................................................................. 16
9. RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 16
9.1 Preliminary Analysis ........................................................................................ 17
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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9.2 Main Analysis .................................................................................................. 17
9.2.1 Hypothesis 1 ............................................................................................. 17
9.2.2 Hypothesis 2 ............................................................................................. 18
9.3 Summary of Findings ...................................................................................... 19
10. DISCUSSION ..................................................................................................... 20
10.1 Support of Original Hypotheses .................................................................... 20
10.2 Similarity of Results with Previous Research ................................................ 20
10.3 Limitations ..................................................................................................... 21
10.4 Contributions ................................................................................................. 22
10.5 Implications ................................................................................................... 23
11. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................... 24
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 25
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Project 3 Assignment 4 2025
FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
Unique number:
Due Date: 2025
FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER STEREOTYPES ON SUPPORT FOR
GENDER EQUALITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ENTITLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT................................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Conceptualising Gender Stereotypes ................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Defining Gender Stereotypes ...................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Auto-, Hetero-, and Meta-Stereotypes......................................................... 6
2.3 The Stereotype Content Model and Gender ...................................................... 7
2.3.1 Warmth and Competence as Stereotypical Dimensions ............................. 7
2.3.2 Univalent vs Ambivalent Stereotypes .......................................................... 7
Terms of use
2.3.3 The Compensation Effect and Social Perception
By ........................................
making use of this document you 7 agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER STEREOTYPES ON SUPPORT FOR
GENDER EQUALITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ENTITLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Conceptualising Gender Stereotypes ............................................................... 6
2.2.1 Defining Gender Stereotypes...................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Auto-, Hetero-, and Meta-Stereotypes ........................................................ 6
2.3 The Stereotype Content Model and Gender ..................................................... 7
2.3.1 Warmth and Competence as Stereotypical Dimensions ............................. 7
2.3.2 Univalent vs Ambivalent Stereotypes ......................................................... 7
2.3.3 The Compensation Effect and Social Perception ........................................ 7
2.4 Gender Stereotypes and Behavioural Outcomes .............................................. 8
2.4.1 Support for Gender Equality ....................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Psychological Entitlement ........................................................................... 8
2.5 Empirical Trends and Theoretical Integration .................................................... 9
2.5.1 Consistencies and Contradictions in Research........................................... 9
2.5.2 Gaps in South African Research................................................................. 9
2.6 Implications for Research................................................................................ 10
2.7 Hypotheses ..................................................................................................... 10
3. RESEARCH METHOD ......................................................................................... 11
4. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 11
5. PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................................... 12
6. PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................... 13
7. MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................... 14
1. Gender Stereotype Endorsement Scale (GSES) .............................................. 14
2. Support for Gender Equality Scale (SGES) ...................................................... 15
3. Psychological Entitlement Scale (PES) ............................................................. 15
8. DATA ANALYSIS ................................................................................................. 16
9. RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 16
9.1 Preliminary Analysis ........................................................................................ 17
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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9.2 Main Analysis .................................................................................................. 17
9.2.1 Hypothesis 1 ............................................................................................. 17
9.2.2 Hypothesis 2 ............................................................................................. 18
9.3 Summary of Findings ...................................................................................... 19
10. DISCUSSION ..................................................................................................... 20
10.1 Support of Original Hypotheses .................................................................... 20
10.2 Similarity of Results with Previous Research ................................................ 20
10.3 Limitations ..................................................................................................... 21
10.4 Contributions ................................................................................................. 22
10.5 Implications ................................................................................................... 23
11. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................... 24
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 25
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
