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1. 1. Adults’ use of role models: Relations with general self-efficacy and satisfaction with life

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Beatrice Bexelius; [2022-08-03]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : A lot is known about role model influence and how it affects children’s attitudes in important life decisions. Yet the same field is virtually unexplored regarding adults. READ MORE

3. 2. Separating the sexes : sexual conflict and how to resolve it

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ekologi och genetik

   Author : Aivars Cirulis; [2016]
   Keywords : Neurospora crassa; sexual conflict; hermaphrodite; sex; experimental evolution;

   Abstract : During the evolution of sex, different sexual conflicts arise. Sexual conflicts reduce fitness of the opposite sex. That is why several mechanisms have evolved to resolve them, which leads to rapid and unpredictable co-evolution of male and female traits involved in reproduction. READ MORE

4. 3. Intergenerational transmission of gender segregation : Parents’ Roles in Shaping Children’s Occupational Aspirations

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Lou Huuva; [2015]
   Keywords : occupational preferences; occupational aspirations; sex-role model; gender socialization; occupational gender segregation; intergenerational transmission;

   Abstract : Most men and women are employed in occupations largely dominated by people of their own sex. Since occupational aspirations have proven to predict future labor market behavior it is of importance to study young boys’ and girls’ occupational preferences. READ MORE