Master, A., Meltzoff, A. N., Tang, D., & Cheryan, S. (2025). Divergence of children’s gender stereotypes across different STEM fields. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(18), e2408657122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2408657122 [pdf]
Schindler, S., Schuster, C., Olsson, M. I. T., Froehlich, L., Hübner, A.-K., Block, K., ..., Cheryan, S., …, Germano, A. L., & Martiny, S. E. (2024). Policy as normative influence? On the relationship between parental leave policy and social norms in gender division of childcare across 48 countries. British Journal of Social Psychology, 64(2), e12806. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12806
Cheryan, S., & Muragishi, G. A. (2025). Removing masculine defaults in the hiring process. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(14), e2501630122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2501630122 [pdf]
Lombard, E. J., Weltzien, K., Pham, L., & Cheryan, S. (2025). Feedback receptivity from people in power reduces gender, sexual orientation, and disability bias concerns. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 128(6), 1271–1291. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pspa0000427 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Lombard, E. J., Hailu, F., Pham, L. N. H., Weltzien, K. (2025). Global patterns of gender disparities in STEM and explanations for their persistence. Nature Reviews Psychology, 4(1), 6–19. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-024-00380-3
Master, A., Alexander, T., Thompson, J., Fan, W., Meltzoff, A. N., & Cheryan, S. (2024). Causes and consequences of stereotypes: interest stereotypes reduce adolescent girls’ motivation to enroll in computer science classes. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 57(1), 56–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2024.2402355 [pdf]
Tang, D., Meltzoff, A.N., Cheryan, S., Fan, W., Master, A. (2024). Longitudinal stability and change across a year in children’s gender stereotypes about four different STEM fields. Developmental Psychology, 60(6), 1109-1130. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0001733 [pdf]
Saxler, F. M., Dorrough, A. R., Froehlich, L., Block, K., Croft, A., Meeussen, L., ... Cheryan, S., ... Germano, A. L., …, & Martiny, S. E. (2024). Did descriptive and prescriptive norms about gender equality at home change during the COVID-19 pandemic? A cross-national investigation. Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, 51(9), 1745-1759. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672231219719 [pdf]
Lombard, E. J., & Cheryan, S. (2023). Does my work matter? Reduced sense of mattering as a source of gender disparities. Social and Personality Psychological Compass, 18(1), e12907. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12907 [pdf]
Garr-Schultz, A., Muragishi, G. A., Mortejo, T. A., & Cheryan, S. (2023). Masculine defaults in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 24(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/15291006231170829 [pdf]
Master, A., Tang, D., Forsythe, D., Alexander, T. M., Cheryan, S., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2023). Gender equity and motivational readiness for computational thinking in early childhood. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 64, 242-254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2023.03.004 [pdf]
Siy, J. O., Germano, A. L., Vianna, L., Azpeitia, J., Yan, S., Montoya, A. K., & Cheryan, S. (2023). Does the follow-your-passions ideology cause greater academic and occupational gender disparities than other cultural ideologies? Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 125(3), 548-570. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000421 [pdf]
El-Hout, M., Garr-Schultz, A., & Cheryan, S. (2021). Beyond biology: The importance of cultural factors in explaining gender disparities in STEM preferences. European Journal of Psychology, 35(1), 45-50. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890207020980934 [pdf]
Murphy, M. C., Mejia, A. F., Mejia, J., Yan, X., Cheryan, S., Dasgupta, N., Destin, M., Fryberg, S. A., Garcia, J. A., Haines, E. L., Harackiewicz, J. M., Ledgerwood, A., Moss-Racusin, C. A., Park, L. E., Perry, S. P., Ratliff, K. A., Rattan, A., Sanchez, D. T., Savani, K., Sekaquaptewa, D., Smith, J. L., ..., & Pestilli, F. (2020) Open science, communal culture, and women's participation in the movement to improve science. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 117 (39), 24154-24164. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1921320117 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., & Markus, H. R. (2020) Masculine defaults: Identifying and mitigating hidden cultural biases. Psychological Review, 127(6), 1022-1052. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/rev0000209 [pdf]
Kirby, T., Tabak, J., Ilac, M., & Cheryan, S. (2020). The symbolic value of ethnic spaces. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 11(7), 867-878. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550620913371 [pdf]
Murphy, M. C., Carter, E. R., Emerson, K. T. U., & Cheryan, S. (2020). The long reach of prejudiced places? Stereotype expectations and motivation to pursue education among previously- and never-incarcerated black men. Self & Identity, 19(4), 456-472. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2019.1624605 [pdf]
Semrow, M., Zou, L. X., Yang, S., & Cheryan, S. (2020). Gay Asian Americans are seen as more American than Asian Americans who are presumed straight. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 11(3), 336-344. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550619849426 [Materials and Data], [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Lombard, E., Hudson, L., Louis, K., Plaut, V.C., & Murphy, M.C. (2020). Double isolation: Identity expression threat predicts greater gender disparities in computer science. Self & Identity, 19(4), 412-434. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2019.1609576 [pdf]
Yang, J. P., Simoni, J. M., Cheryan, S., Shiu, C., Chen, W., Zhao, H., & Lu, H. (2018). The development of a brief distress reduction intervention for individuals recently diagnosed with HIV in China. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 25(2), 319-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2017.08.002 [pdf]
Handron, C., Kirby, T. A., Wang, J., Mastkewich, H. E., & Cheryan, S. (2017). Unexpected gains: Being overweight buffers Asian Americans from prejudice against foreigners. Psychological Science, 28(9), 1214-1227. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797617720912 [Materials], [Data], [pdf]
Zou, L. X., & Cheryan, S. (2017). Two axes of subordination: A new model of racial position. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 112(5), 696-717. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pspa0000080 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Ziegler, S., Montoya, A. M., & Jiang, L. (2017). Why are some STEM fields more gender balanced than others? Psychological Bulletin, 143(1), 1-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bul0000052 [pdf]
Master, A., Cheryan, S., Moscatelli, A., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2017). Programming experience promotes higher STEM motivation among first-grade girls. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 160, 92-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2017.03.013 [pdf]
Master, A., Cheryan, S., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2017). Social group membership increases STEM engagement among preschoolers. Developmental Psychology, 52(2), 201-209. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/dev0000195 [pdf]
Siy, J. O., & Cheryan, S. (2016). Prejudice masquerading as praise: The negative echo of positive stereotypes. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 42(7), 941-954. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167216649605 [pdf]
Master, A., Cheryan, S., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2016). Computing whether she belongs: Stereotypes undermine girls' interest and sense of belonging in computer science. Journal of Educational Psychology, 108(3), 424-437. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/edu0000061 [pdf]
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Blodorn, A., O'Brien, L. T., Cheryan, S., & Vick, S. B. (2016). Understanding perceptions of racism in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: The roles of system and group justification. Social Justice Research, 29, 139-158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11211-016-0259-9 [pdf]
Master, A., Cheryan, S., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2016). Motivation and identity. In K. Wentzel & D. Miele (Eds.), Handbook of Motivation at School, 2nd Edition (pp. 300-319). New York: NY: Routledge.
Zou, L., & Cheryan, S. (2015). When Whites' attempts to be multicultural backfire in intergroup interactions. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 9(11), 581-592. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12203 [pdf]
Czopp, A.M, Kay, A.C., & Cheryan, S. (2015). Positive stereotypes are pervasive and powerful. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(4), 451-463. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691615588091 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Cameron, J. S., Katagiri, Z., & Monin, B. (2015). Manning up: Threatened men compensate by disavowing feminine preferences and embracing masculine attributes. Social Psychology, 46(4), 218-227. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000239 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Master, A., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2015). Cultural stereotypes as gatekeepers: Increasing girls’ interest in computer science and engineering by diversifying stereotypes. Frontiers in Psychology, 6(49), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00049 [pdf]
Plaut, V. C., Cheryan, S., & Garnett, F. G. (2015). New frontiers in diversity research: Conceptions of diversity and their theoretical and practical implications. In M. Mikulincer, P. R. Shaver, E. Borgida, & J. A. Bargh (Eds.), APA handbook of personality and social psychology, Vol. 1. Attitudes and social cognition. (pp. 593-619). https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/14341-019 [pdf]
Master, A., Cheryan, S., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2014). Reducing adolescent girls’ concerns about STEM stereotypes: When do female teachers matter? Revue Internationale de Psychologie Sociale, 27(3-4), 79-102. [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Ziegler, S. A., Plaut, V. C., & Meltzoff, A. N. (2014). Designing classrooms to maximize student achievement. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 1(1), 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/2372732214548677 [pdf]
Cheryan S., Plaut. V. C., Handron, C., & Hudson, L. (2013). The stereotypical computer scientist: Gendered media representations as a barrier to inclusion for women. Sex Roles, 69, 58-71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-013-0296-x [pdf]
Siy, J. O., & Cheryan, S. (2013). When compliments fail to flatter: American individualism and responses to positive stereotypes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(1), 87-102. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/a0030183 [pdf]
Wang, J., Minervino, C., & Cheryan, S. (2012). Generational differences in vulnerability to identity denial: The role of group identification. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 16(5), 601-617. https://doi.org/10.1177/1368430212461963 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Drury, B. J., & Vichayapai, M. (2012). Enduring influence of stereotypical computer science role models on women's academic aspirations. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 37(1), 72-79. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361684312459328 [pdf]
Cheryan, S. (2012). Understanding the paradox in math-related fields: Why do some gender gaps remain while others do not? Sex Roles, 66, 184-190. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-011-0060-z [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Siy, J. O., Vichayapai, M., Drury, B. J., & Kim, S. (2011). Do female and male role models who embody STEM stereotypes hinder women's anticipated success in STEM? Social Psychological and Personality Science, 2(6), 656-664. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550611405218 [pdf]
Drury, B. J., Siy, J. O., & Cheryan, S. (2011). When do female role models benefit women? The importance of differentiating recruitment from retention in STEM. Psychological Inquiry, 22(4), 265-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2011.620935 [pdf]
Guendelman, M., Cheryan, S., & Monin, B. (2011). Fitting in but getting fat: Identity threat and dietary choices among U.S. immigrant groups: Identity threat and dietary choices among U.S. immigrant groups. Psychological Science, 22(7), 959-967. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797611411585 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Meltzoff, A. N., & Kim, S. (2011). Classrooms matter: The design of virtual classrooms influences gender disparities in computer science classes. Computers & Education, 57(2), 1825-1835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2011.02.004 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., & Bodenhausen, G. V. (2011). Model minority. In S. M. Caliendo & C. D. McIlwain (Eds.), Routledge Companion to Race & Ethnicity (pp. 173-176). New York: Routledge. [pdf]
Wang, J., Siy, J. O., & Cheryan, S. (2011). Racial discrimination and mental health among Asian American youth. In F.T.L. Leong, L. Juang, D.B. Qin, & H.E. Fitzgerald (Eds.), Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health Volume 1: Development and Context (pp. 219-242). Santa Barbara: Greenwood. [pdf]
Cheryan, S., & Plaut, V. C. (2010). Explaining underrepresentation: A theory of precluded interest. Sex Roles , 63, 475-488. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-010-9835-x [pdf]
Cheryan, S., Plaut, V. C., Davies, P., & Steele, C. M. (2009). Ambient belonging: How stereotypical cues impact gender participation in computer science. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 97(6), 1045-1060. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016239 [pdf]
Kaiser, C. R., Drury, B. J., Spalding, K. E., Cheryan, S., & O’Brien, L. T. (2009). The ironic consequences of Obama’s election: Decreased support for social justice. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45(3), 556-559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2009.01.006 [pdf]
Adams, G., Edkins, V., Lacka, D., Pickett, K., & Cheryan, S. (2008). Teaching about racism: Pernicious implications of the standard portrayal. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 30(4), 349-361. https://doi.org/10.1080/01973530802502309 [pdf]
Cheryan, S., & Tsai, J. L. (2006). Ethnic Identity. In F. T. Leong, A. G. Inman, A. Ebreo, L. Yang, L. Kinoshita & M. Fu (Eds.), Handbook of Asian American Psychology (pp. 125-139). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. [pdf]
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Cheryan, S., & Bodenhausen, G. V. (2000). When positive stereotypes threaten intellectual performance: The psychological hazards of "model minority" status. Psychological Science, 11(5), 399-402. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9280.00277 [pdf]
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