Toward Homosexuals, revealing that males are more homophobic than females regardless of stereotype. In an Internet replication of the Asch Line Test, virtual social influence was demonstrated in this pilot study involving 13 subjects. Subjects were under the impression they were in electronic communication with seven other subjects from colleges around the United States. A significant level of conformity was observed. Gender was also controlled for and incorporated as a variable.
Results suggest little relation between perceived authority and gender.
Men tended to score higher on locus of control than do women in the non-authoritative condition. The sample included 70 participants, ranging in age from 17 to 75. No effects were found for ordinary people although models significantly effected body esteem. This research sought to replicate results of previous studies of regret, and examined attitude toward the women s movement as a potential moderating variable. Sixty-eight older adults reported their regrets.