The role of parents in predicting gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED occupations and gender-stereotypic interest in these careers

Author(s):
Rozenberg, T.M. van de; Pol, L.D. van der; Esveld, S. van; Groeneveld, M.G.; Kroes, A.D.A.; Mesman, J. (0000-0001-7506-9094)
Published
2024
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

This study examined adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED (Health

care, Early Education, Domestic) occupations and gender-stereotypic interest in HEED careers and the role of parental gender-stereotypic attitudes, role model behaviour and socialization values. We used questionnaire data from 501 White Dutch families. Our results showed that adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED predicted their stereotypic interest in these careers. Further, parental genderstereotypic attitudes, stereotypical role model behaviour and socializing values of self-expression predicted adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED. From these parental characteristics, only a stereotypic division of household tasks predicted boys’ lower interest in HEED careers. In conclusion, reducing genderstereotypic attitudes and, for boys, encouraging self-expression seems important in

fostering moremale representation in HEED occupations and deserves more attention from policymakers, educators and parents.

Date issued
2024
Language
English
Is part of
European Journal of Social Psychology (2024), Vol. 54, no. 2, p. 478-494
hdl
1887/4209765
doi
10.1002/ejsp.3029