Girls vs. Boys: The Perils of Competition

摘要

A little bit of competitive drive can berna good thing, but a new study of teenagers shows that attempting to outshine others may come at a higher psychological and social price for girls than for boys.rnResearchers at California State University at Chico and the University of Texas at Dallas looked at two types of competition among high school seniors: competing to win and competing to excel. More boys than girls reported competing to win-to dominate rivals and demonstrate superior skill-with no detriment to their mental health or social relationships.