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Science Counters Educational Inequality

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Gender In their search to better understand gender differences in education, psychological scientists have identified the gender-equality paradox. Despite a push toward gender equality in many countries, women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

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ADHD in Women: The Silent Struggle and Misdiagnosis

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Women with undiagnosed ADHD frequently struggle with: Maintaining relationships Career advancement Self-esteem issues Daily task management Emotional regulation This gender disparity in ADHD diagnosis can lead to years of silent suffering, with many women receiving incorrect diagnoses or no support at all.

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Addressing Selection Bias in Disparities Research

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

00:06:31.780] – Dongning Ren It could also happen because of participants, because participants themselves could self-select into some studies based on their interests, background, preferences, and attitudes. These are all different factors why it could occur. It’s not surprising, it’s very broad.