Freshmen women also reported more emotional concerns than their male classmates. There were also broad differences in freshmen men and women's views of life objectives and social values and issues. Regarding social issues , freshmen women had a less conservative stance on prohibiting homosexual relations. Male students consistently rated their academic experiences and abilities higher than freshmen women. Even with less financial support and academic self-confidence, there has been a significant change in men's and women's long term educational goals.
More women expect to go on to graduate or professional school than men.
Six years ago, more men than women planned to pursue graduate or professional degrees. The results presented suggest that, compared to their male classmates, this year's UC freshmen women are experiencing a greater amount of financial and emotional stress. Freshmen women also value life goals which have a more social focus, while freshmen men are focused on occupational attainment. In addition, freshmen men appear more confident in their academic abilities than their female counterparts.