Academic Gender Stereotype and Psychological Adjustment of First-Year University Students

Authors: Iniye Irene WODI PhD; Esther Ayebatorudigimigha YIBAKURO PhD DOI Crossref 10.66694/siar.gjhmer2026005

Affiliation: Department of Counselling and Educational Psychology, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

May 9, 2026

SIAR-Global Journal of Humanities, Management & Educational Review

Zenodo DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20099738

Academic Gender Stereotype and Psychological Adjustment of First-Year University Students

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This study examined the academic gender stereotypes and psychological adjustment of first-year university students. Three research objectives, corresponding research questions, and two hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for data collection was validated by experts in educational psychology and gender studies to ensure content validity. A pilot study involving 30 students outside the sample population confirmed the reliability of the instrument, yielding a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.71, indicating acceptable internal consistency. Data were collected through face-to-face administration of questionnaires with the assistance of three trained research assistants. Descriptive statistics frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to summarize the data, while simple linear regression analysis was employed to test the research hypotheses. Results revealed that exposure to academic gender stereotypes significantly predicted emotional distress and influenced the adoption of gendered coping strategies, with female students exhibiting greater emotional vulnerability. It is recommended that universities recognize that female students, despite rejecting gender stereotypes, may still experience emotional challenges related to such stereotypes. Universities should offer targeted support services such as mentorship programs, counseling, and workshops to address the unique emotional and psychological needs of female students, fostering an environment where they can thrive without the burden of societal expectations.

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Academic Gender Stereotype, Psychological Adjustment, Ist Year University Students

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Iniye Irene WODI PhD; Esther Ayebatorudigimigha YIBAKURO PhD DOI Crossref 10.66694/siar.gjhmer2026005 (2026). Academic Gender Stereotype and Psychological Adjustment of First-Year University Students. SIAR-Global Journal of Humanities, Management & Educational Review, Vol. 2, No. 1. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20099738

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