Tessa M. van de Rozenberg, Lotte D. van der Pol, Stefanie van Esveld, Marleen G. Groeneveld, Antointette D. A. Kroes, Judi Mesman
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Abstract
This study examined adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED (Health care, Early Education, Domestic) occupations and gender-stereotypic interest in HEED careers and the role of parental gender-stereotypic attitudes, role model behaviour and socialization values. We used questionnaire data from 501 White Dutch families. Our results showed that adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED predicted their stereotypic interest in these careers. Further, parental gender-stereotypic attitudes, stereotypical role model behaviour and socializing values of self-expression predicted adolescents’ gender-stereotypic attitudes towards HEED. From these parental characteristics, only a stereotypic division of household tasks predicted boys’ lower interest in HEED careers. In conclusion, reducing gender-stereotypic attitudes and, for boys, encouraging self-expression seems important in fostering more male representation in HEED occupations and deserves more attention from policymakers, educators and parents.
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