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Being Labeled Nerd: Factors That Influence the Social Acceptance of High-Achieving Students
- DOI:
- 10.1080/00220970903292900
pages 143-168
- Published online: 18 Feb 2011
Abstract
The present investigation addresses the question of whether certain factors can protect high-achieving students at risk for being labeled a nerd against devaluation. In 2 studies, 125 and 317 students from Grade 8 evaluated vignettes describing average students and students who were called “nerds.” Results indicate that being modest about good grades, being engaged in sports, and being sociable led to higher liking. In students who were labeled nerds, but not in average students, display of effort led to less favorable evaluations. The effects of the aforementioned factors were moderated by the gender of the perceivers and targets. Findings are discussed with respect to gender-role stereotypes and the self presentation of high-achieving students.
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- Published online: 18 Feb 2011
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- a Chemnitz University of Technology , Germany
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