APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Mind the Gap: Wise Reasoning Attenuates Gender Pay-Gap Scepticism in Men
- Anna Dorfman
University of Waterloo - Justin Brienza
The University of Queensland Business School - Ramona Bobocel
University of Waterloo
Abstract
The gender pay-gap is a controversial topic. We examined gender differences in gender pay-gap scepticism (PGS) as a form of motivated reasoning and whether wise-reasoning can attenuate these differences. Two studies (N=651) revealed men's greater PGS, countered by wise-reasoning. We suggest wise-reasoning can help mitigating PGS and promoting gender equality.
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