Date of Award
Spring 2015
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Major
Psychology
First Advisor
David Reuman
Second Advisor
Elizabeth Casserly
Abstract
This study introduces a novel concept, Extended Stereotype Threat (EST). EST is based on stereotype threat, whereby one is concerned that he/she may confirm a negative stereotype associated with being a member of a targeted group. EST extends stereotype threat as someone outside a targeted group (e.g., a parent of a dyslexic child) fears that a member of that group (i.e., his/her child) will confirm a negative stereotype associated with the group. Seventeen parents of dyslexic children between the 3rd and 8th grades were interviewed. Topics included beliefs about dyslexia, interactions with the child’s school, and how parents’ beliefs about dyslexia influenced interactions with their child. While 13 of the 17 parents experienced EST, the ways they interacted with their child and school personnel varied. Once children were determined to be dyslexic, EST parents became more emotionally accommodating, more pragmatic in providing support, or made no changes in their interactions with their child.
Recommended Citation
Singer, Berkley, "Extended stereotype threat: Parental concern that a child will confirm a negative stereotype associated with dyslexia". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2015.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/493
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Comments
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology.