Title

The Effects Of Stereotype Threat And Pacing On Older Adults' Learning Outcomes

Abstract

This study examined the effects of stereotype threat and pacing on older adult training outcomes. Older adults (N = 51; M age = 71 years) were randomly assigned to stereotype threat and pacing conditions and completed computerized library training. Contrary to expectations, stereotype threat was found to improve performance significantly on both training practice exercises and a post-training knowledge test. Self-pacing was not found to affect training performance, but did produce more positive reactions to the training course. Implications for training design and for stereotype threat research are discussed. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Publication Date

11-1-2009

Publication Title

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Volume

39

Issue

11

Number of Pages

2737-2755

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2009.00546.x

Socpus ID

70350475872 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/70350475872

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS