Dominance vs. Mastery: Agentic and Communal Goals Across Two Cultures
Advisor Information
Carey S. Ryan
Location
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
2-3-2018 12:30 PM
End Date
2-3-2018 1:45 PM
Abstract
We assessed the validity of a widely used measure of communal and agentic goal orientations among Americans (Study 1) and Arab and Jewish Israeli women (Study 2). Results suggested the measure actually assesses communal, mastery, and dominance goals. Communal goals were more strongly endorsed than dominance goals, particularly among women (vs. men), but not among Arab (vs. Jewish) Israeli women. Communal goals predicted perceived fit in an organization described as relationship-focused and dominance goals predicted perceived fit in an organization described as entrepreneurial. Findings suggest improvements in measurement and highlight the need for further cross-cultural research on gender roles, which may ultimately help improve workplaces and reduce gender disparities around the world.
Dominance vs. Mastery: Agentic and Communal Goals Across Two Cultures
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
We assessed the validity of a widely used measure of communal and agentic goal orientations among Americans (Study 1) and Arab and Jewish Israeli women (Study 2). Results suggested the measure actually assesses communal, mastery, and dominance goals. Communal goals were more strongly endorsed than dominance goals, particularly among women (vs. men), but not among Arab (vs. Jewish) Israeli women. Communal goals predicted perceived fit in an organization described as relationship-focused and dominance goals predicted perceived fit in an organization described as entrepreneurial. Findings suggest improvements in measurement and highlight the need for further cross-cultural research on gender roles, which may ultimately help improve workplaces and reduce gender disparities around the world.