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Conversations with Five Highly Successful Female Educational Psychologists: Patricia Alexander, Carol Dweck, Jacquelynne Eccles, Mareike Kunter, and Tamara van Gog

Authors :
Prinz, Anja
Zeeb, Helene
Flanigan, Abraham E.
Renkl, Alexander
Kiewra, Kenneth A.
Source :
Educational Psychology Review. Jun 2021 33(2):763-795.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Previous studies have investigated the characteristics, influencing factors, and working strategies of highly successful educational psychologists. These studies, however, have focused mainly on male scholars. Consequently, little is known about how successful female educational psychologists go about their work and are so productive. In the present study, we addressed this gap by interviewing five leading female educational psychologists (Patricia Alexander, Carol Dweck, Jacquelynne Eccles, Mareike Kunter, and Tamara van Gog) about factors that have aided their success and about their gender-related experiences. The five female scholars revealed their trademark characteristics, the important people and places that influenced their careers, and their time- and research-management strategies. They also provided unique insights about their experiences and perspectives as women in the field of educational psychology. Findings offer guidance for budding scholars, particularly women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1040-726X
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Educational Psychology Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1296075
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Opinion Papers
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-020-09552-y