Will They Listen To Me? An Examination Of In-group Gender Bias In Children’s Communication Beliefs

Gender biases and beliefs can affect the quality of interactions in mixed-gender group settings, and an understanding of gender-related communication styles can help children improve the skills they need to thrive in mixed-gender settings. This study investigated children's belief about their peers' communicative responsiveness and interruptive behaviors. Findings show participants reported more positive responsiveness and less interruptive communication with their same-gender peers in comparison to their opposite-gender peers.