Maria Ingrid Teresa Olsson

• Block, Katharina; He, Jia Yue; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Grootel, Sanne Van; Martiny, Sarah & Schmader, Toni [Vis alle 137 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2026). ‘Free to Be Me?’: Gender Role Norms Constrain Career Interests Less for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People Than for Heterosexual People. European Journal of Social Psychology. ISSN 0046-2772. doi: 10.1002/ejsp.70083. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Societal gender role norms play a crucial role in shaping men's and women's career aspirations. However, prior research documenting this key role of gendered norms has primarily focused on heterosexual women and men in the global North-West. Previous studies documenting differences in career interests by sexual orientation suggest that gender role norms might affect lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) women and men less strongly than heterosexuals. This large-scale, preregistered study sought to document group differences in norm perceptions, career interests and their relationship. To this end, 18,351 university students (n = 3318 LGB, n = 15,033 heterosexual) from 46 countries completed a self-report survey about their gender, sexual orientation, perceptions of societal gender role norms, as well as their personal gender role beliefs and career interests. Analyses revealed that, compared to heterosexual individuals, LGB individuals reported significantly less stereotypical career interests and endorsed less traditional gender role beliefs about careers. As predicted, perceptions of societal gender role norms predicted career interests for heterosexual but not for LGB participants. Moreover, LGB participants showed a weaker relationship between societal gender role norms and own gender role beliefs than straight participants did. Interestingly, we found no evidence that this effect was conditional on the level of LGBT acceptance in different countries sampled. We discuss implications of this new evidence for understanding occupational gender segregation from an intersectional perspective.

• Block, Katharina; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Grootel, Sanne van; Schuster, Carolin; Meeussen, Loes & Laar, Colette Van [Vis alle 138 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2025). The gender gap in the care economy is larger in highly developed countries: Sociocultural explanations for paradoxical findings. American Psychologist. ISSN 0003-066X. doi: 10.1037/amp0001512. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Despite the growing demand for care economy employees (e.g., nurses, teachers, and social workers), men remain underrepresented in these careers. While economically developed countries support more equal rights for women and men, their labor markets are highly gender segregated (Charles, 1992, 2003). We conducted a focused investigation of this paradoxical pattern in the care economy, testing whether gender gaps in care economy career interest are larger in more economically developed countries and, if so, what psychological and cultural factors underlie these patterns. We examined these questions with labor data from 70 countries (Study 1) and a preregistered study of career interests among 19,240 university students from 49 countries (Study 2). Although more economically developed countries tend to promote greater gender equality, our results reveal that the gender gap in care economy representation (Study 1) and interest (Study 2) is especially large in such countries. We did not observe parallel patterns for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics representation or interest. Results from Study 2 supported an integrated theoretical account of this development paradox in care economy interest: Cross-national variation in the gender gap in care economy interest was predicted by country-level variation in economic development and individualism/collectivism but not by self-expression values or country-level gender equality, countering prior (controversial) claims of a gender equality paradox. Furthermore, larger gender gaps in communal values (e.g., men’s lower valuing of helping and caring for others) were a proximal predictor of larger gender gaps in care economy interest in highly economically developed countries.

• Bjerke, Victora Helen Rustad; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Bjørnsen, Ragnhild Holmen; Myklebø, Sigrid & Tveita, Thale (2025). " I Have Never Done That Before, So I will Probably Succeed": Higher Education Students' Self-Efficacy After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Frontiers in Education. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1535070. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Open access. Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of traditional exams for Norwegian upper secondary schools, resulting in the “COVID-19 cohort” graduating with little or no exam experience. This study explores how this impacted their self-efficacy upon entering higher education. Guided by Bandura's social cognitive theory, it identifies mastery experiences, modeling behaviors, verbal persuasion, and physiological states as key predictors. Methods: To explore this, we conducted a survey among first- to third-year students (n = 248) at a Norwegian university in autumn 2022. Results: Students emphasized "prior experiences" and "teacher feedback" as vital for self-efficacy, though many reported receiving limited feedback. Interestingly, despite lacking exam experience-a central predictor of self-efficacy-students largely felt unaffected by this. Discussion: The pandemic's impact may not necessitate significant curriculum adjustments in higher education. However, some students believed easier coursework would enhance self-efficacy, a view inconsistent with self-efficacy theory, which underscores the value of challenging, resilience-building experiences.

• Saxler, Franziska Magdalena; Dorrough, Angela R.; Froehlich, Laura; Block, Katharina; Croft, Alyssa & Meeussen, Loes [Vis alle 43 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2024). Did Descriptive and Prescriptive Norms About Gender Equality at Home Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Cross-National Investigation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. ISSN 0146-1672. doi: 10.1177/01461672231219719. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Cropley, Mark; Silva, Isabella N. Da; Rydstedt, Leif W & Olsson, Maria (2024). A thematic analysis of how men and women post 56 years unwind from work during their free time. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. ISSN 1051-9815. 79(1), s. 425–436. doi: 10.3233/WOR-230406. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  BACKGROUND: Recent research indicates that as men age, their tendency to ruminate about work decreases, while ruminating remains high in women, which poses an increased risk for impaired health among older women. OBJECTIVE: This study explored gender differences/similarities in the process of unwinding from work in men and women aged between 56–65 years. METHODS: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted online with eight men and eight women, recruited from a UK leading organization that provides health care solutions between May and June 2022. Participants were asked about their job role and responsibilities, their leisure time activities, how they unwind post work, and their experiences of thinking about work related thoughts outside of work. Transcripts were analyzed using an inductive analysis. RESULTS: Three superordinate themes were identified that underpinned their ability to unwind: ‘Work style’, ‘Creating work-life balance’ and ‘Switching off from one’s responsibilities’. Women reported a more perfectionist approach, they set high standards for themselves, were worried about making mistakes, and demonstrated, if in a supervisory role, a more nurturing and holistic approach to their colleagues/subordinates, while men, were more focused on task completion. Most women, but not men, also described difficulties in psychologically switching off from work, and stated they could only truly relax outside the home, when they are away from household activities. CONCLUSION: The study provides nuanced insights into the experiences of unwinding from work, and the findings suggest the need for person-centric approaches in developing interventions to help workers over 56 years to psychologically disengage from work.

• Schindler, Simon; Schuster, Carolin; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Froehlich, Laura; Hübner, Ann-Kathrin & Block, Katharina [Vis alle 142 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (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. ISSN 0144-6665. doi: 10.1111/bjso.12806. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  In the present work, we addressed the relationship between parental leave policies and social norms. Using a pre-registered, cross-national approach, we examined the relationship between parental leave policies and the perception of social norms for the gender division of childcare. In this study, 19,259 students (11,924 women) from 48 countries indicated the degree to which they believe childcare is (descriptive norm) and should be (prescriptive norm) equally divided among mothers and fathers. Policies were primarily operationalized as the existence of parental leave options in the respective country. The descriptive and prescriptive norms of equal division of childcare were stronger when parental leave was available in a country – also when controlling for potential confounding variables. Moreover, analyses of time since policy change suggested that policy change may initially affect prescriptive norms and then descriptive norms at a later point. However, due to the cross-sectional nature of the data, drawing causal inferences is difficult.

• Bjørnsen, Ragnhild Holmen; Myklebø, Sigrid; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa & Tveita, Thale (2023). “There’s no place like campus”: Students’ need for social connectedness in a post-pandemic learning environment. Seminar.net - Media, technology and lifelong learning. 19(2). doi: 10.7577/seminar.5506. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  This study investigates the relationships between students’ psychosocial needs and their preferences for online vs. offline learning in a post-pandemic environment. A mixed-methods study was conducted at a higher education institution in Norway with 240 Bachelor students.Students in a post-covid learning environment value pedagogical forms of student-centered learning, through exploration and group reflection work. Second, students report a preference for limited amounts of online learning. Third, studentsexpress a significant need for social support, in the form of non-digital interaction with peers and teachers, and campus-based activities. Finally, while students prefer receiving feedback from peers in physical form, they are also positive toward receiving feedback in a digital form.These findings indicate that higher education institutions should carefully evaluate the amount of digital teaching offered to students, as such choices influence how and to what degree students are able to socially interact with peers and teachers, and their sense of belonging. More research is needed to understand the challenges associated with psychosocial health and well-being among students, and how this relates to online/offline forms of learning.

• Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Grootel, Sanne van; Block, Katharina; Schuster, Carolin; Meeussen, Loes & Laar, Colette Van [Vis alle 137 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2022). Gender Gap in Parental Leave Intentions: Evidence from 37 Countries. Political Psychology. ISSN 0162-895X. 44(6), s. 1163–1192. doi: 10.1111/pops.12880. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Despite global commitments and efforts, a gender-based division of paid and unpaid work persists. To identify how psychological factors, national policies, and the broader sociocultural context contribute to this inequality, we assessed parental-leave intentions in young adults (18–30 years old) planning to have children (N = 13,942; 8,880 identified as women; 5,062 identified as men) across 37 countries that varied in parental-leave policies and societal gender equality. In all countries, women intended to take longer leave than men. National parental-leave policies and women’s political representation partially explained cross-national variations in the gender gap. Gender gaps in leave intentions were paradoxically larger in countries with more gender-egalitarian parental-leave policies (i.e., longer leave available to both fathers and mothers). Interestingly, this cross-national variation in the gender gap was driven by cross-national variations in women’s (rather than men’s) leave intentions. Financially generous leave and gender-egalitarian policies (linked to men’s higher uptake in prior research) were not associated with leave intentions in men. Rather, men’s leave intentions were related to their individual gender attitudes. Leave intentions were inversely related to career ambitions. The potential for existing policies to foster gender equality in paid and unpaid work is discussed.

• Olsen, Marte; Olsson, Maria; Parks-Stamm, Elizabeth J.; Kvalø, Marie; Thorsteinsen, Kjærsti & Steffens, Melanie C. [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2022). What do I want to be? Predictors of communal occupational aspirations in early to middle childhood. International Journal of Behavioral Development. ISSN 0165-0254. 46(6). doi: 10.1177/01650254221121842. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Research investigating occupational aspirations in childhood is scarce. In addition, most research on occupational aspirations has focused on increasing the number of women in agentic jobs. In the present work, we investigate factors associated with communal occupational aspirations in two studies with young children (Study 1: 159 children [84 boys, 75 girls], Mage = 5.51 years, SD = 0.37; Study 2: 96 children [48 boys, 48 girls]; Mage = 9.44 years, SD = 1.91). We found gender differences in communal aspirations only among the older children. In both samples, as well as when combining the two samples, the stronger the communal occupational gender stereotypes children reported, the less boys (and the more girls) aspired toward communal occupations. In the combined sample, communal self-perceptions mediated the relationship between child gender and occupational aspirations. Finally, the perceived status of the occupations was positively associated with communal aspirations among older children.

• Olsson, Maria; Froehlich, Laura; Dorrough, Angela R. & Martiny, Sarah E. (2021). The hers and his of prosociality across 10 countries. British Journal of Social Psychology. ISSN 0144-6665. s. 1–20. doi: 10.1111/bjso.12454. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Is there a ‘more helpful’ gender? The present research assessed gender differences in prosocial self-perceptions, prosocial behavioural intentions, and prosocial (transfer) behaviour in same- and other-gender interactions in 10 countries (N = 1,915). The present results showed negligible differences in the degree to which women and men saw themselves as prosocial. However, larger gender differences emerged in regard to prosocial behavioural intentions and prosocial (transfer) behaviours across different help contexts (i.e., same- vs. other-gender interactions). In a hypothetical work scenario, women reported greater prosocial behavioural intentions than men when the recipient of the help was of the same gender. In contrast, when the recipient of the help was of the other gender, men reported greater prosocial behavioural intentions than women. In addition, men transferred more than women to both same- and other-gender interaction partners in a prisoner’s dilemma game. Taken together, the present findings suggest that there is no ‘more helpful’ gender. Instead, gender differences in prosociality are dynamic and contextual. Different theoretical perspectives are taken into consideration in discussing gender differences in the present research.

• Kvalø, Marie; Olsen, Marte; Thorsteinsen, Kjærsti; Olsson, Maria & Martiny, Sarah E. (2021). Does the Stereotypicality of Mothers’ Occupation Influence Children’s Communal Occupational Aspirations and Communal Orientation? Frontiers in Psychology. 12, s. 1–14. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.730859. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Career development is a lifelong process that starts in infancy and is shaped by a number of different factors during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Even though career development is shaped through life, relatively little is known about the predictors of occupational aspirations in childhood. Therefore, in the present work we investigate how the stereotypicality of a mother’s occupation (female-dominated/communal vs. non-femaledominated/agentic) influences her young child’s communal occupational aspirations and communal orientation. We conducted two studies with young children. Study 1 included 72 mother–child dyads recruited from childcare centers in Northern Norway (children’s age range: 4½–6years). Study 2 included 106 mother–child dyads recruited from Norwegian elementary schools (children’s age range: 6 to 13years). Results from Study 1 showed that the stereotypicality of mothers’ occupation was related to their children’s communal occupational aspirations and children’s communal orientation. In contrast to our predictions and results from Study 1, the stereotypicality of mothers’ occupation was not significantly related to children’s communal occupational aspirations nor their communal orientation in Study 2. In both studies, we found no relationship between mothers’ gender attitudes or share of child care and children’s communal occupational aspirations. The results are discussed in terms of parents’ influence on children’s development of occupational aspirations.

• Froehlich, Laura; Olsson, Maria; Dorrough, Angela R. & Martiny, Sarah (2020). Gender at Work Across Nations: Men and Women Working in Male-Dominated and Female-Dominated Occupations are Differentially Associated with Agency and Communion. Journal of Social Issues (JSI). ISSN 0022-4537. 76(3), s. 484–511. doi: 10.1111/josi.12390. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Occupational gender segregation is a worldwide phenomenon. Research from Western regions such as the United States and Europe shows that the observation of occupational gender segregation can perpetuate gender stereotypes (social role theory; men are ascribed agentic traits, whereas women are ascribed communal traits). However, predictions from social role theory have not been well‐tested in non‐Western nations. In a study with 1,918 participants from 10 nations systematically differing in gender inequality, we investigated the extent to which target men and women in gender‐segregated occupations are associated with stereotype‐relevant traits. Results showed that 12 preselected occupations were perceived as gender‐segregated in all nations. In line with social role theory, across nations, target men and women in male‐dominated occupations were associated with agentic traits, whereas targets in female‐dominated occupations were associated with communal traits. Targets’ gender, but not national‐level gender inequality, moderated these results. The relevance of cross‐national research for understanding gender stereotypes and pathways to reduce gender inequality are discussed.

• Dorrough, Angela R.; Olsson, Maria; Froehlich, Laura; Gloeckner, Andreas & Martiny, Sarah E. (2020). Does she compensate the victim while he punishes the perpetrator? No gender differences in anonymous economic games across 11 nations. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making. ISSN 0894-3257. doi: 10.1002/bdm.2208. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Social role theory posits that occupational gender roles give rise to gender differences in behavior, such that men and women engage in qualitatively different prosocial behaviors. Therefore, we expected that women who observed an unfair situation (involving a victim and a perpetrator) would respond by demonstrating communal prosocial behavior (by compensating the victim), whereas men would respond with agentic prosocial behavior (by punishing the perpetrator). Furthermore, on the basis of social role theory, we expected that gender differences would be more pronounced in countries with a more unequal distribution of men and women in communal and agentic occupational roles. The current research tested the predictions using an economic game. Two studies consisting of samples from 10 countries (Study 1, <i>N</i> = 1,791) and a student sample from Germany (Study 2, <i>N</i> = 193) showed no support for the predicted gender differences in prosocial behavior and no systematic relationship between prosocial behavior and gender roles across countries.

• Matera, Camilla; Picchiarini, Anna; Olsson, Maria & Brown, Rupert (2020). Does Religion Matter? Italians' Responses towards Muslim and Christian Arab Immigrants as a function of their Acculturation Preferences. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. ISSN 0147-1767. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2019.12.002. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  A 2 × 2 × 2 experiment examined the role of immigrants’ religion and perceived acculturation strategy on majority members’ attitudes. Acculturation strategies were manipulated along the two dimensions of contact and culture maintenance. Italian majority members (N = 247) read fictitious but seemingly real interviews with Arab immigrants, in which the immigrants’ religion (Muslim vs. Christian) and acculturation preferences (desire for contact and for culture maintenance) were manipulated. MANOVA showed a main effect of contact: majority members associated immigrants who were perceived to favour contact with more positive attitudes, empathy, trust, positive stereotypes and metastereotypes, and lower levels of threat. MANOVA also showed a main effect of culture maintenance: when immigrants were perceived to abandon their culture, majority members reported lower levels of symbolic threat and greater empathy towards them. A significant Religion x Culture maintenance interaction effect emerged on majority members’ stereotypes and contact intentions: Muslim immigrants who were perceived to abandon their heritage culture elicited more favourable responses than Muslim immigrants who were perceived to maintain their heritage culture. Taken together, these findings suggest that desire for intergroup contact amongst immigrants, independently of their religion, can promote harmonious intergroup relations with the majority group.

• Olsson, Maria & Martiny, Sarah E. (2018). Does exposure to counterstereotypical role models influence girls' and women's gender stereotypes and career choices? A review of social psychological research. Frontiers in Psychology. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02264. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Gender roles are formed in early childhood and continue to influence behavior through adolescence and adulthood, including the choice of academic majors and careers. In many countries, men are underrepresented in communal roles in health care, elementary education, and domestic functions (HEED fields, Croft et al., 2015), whereas women are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) fields (Beede et al., 2011) and top leadership positions (Leopold et al., 2016). Theories focusing on the development of gender roles suggest that across the lifespan people perceive certain roles to be more or less appropriate for their gender (e.g., Gender Schema Theory, Martin and Halverson, 1981; Social Role Theory, Eagly and Wood, 2011). Specifically, researchers have postulated that observing same-sex role models triggers learning processes whereby observers internalize gender-stereotypical knowledge of roles and act accordingly, which results in gender-congruent aspirations and behavior. It seems reasonable that if observing men and women in gender congruent roles fosters gender-congruent aspirations and behavior, then frequently observing gender-incongruent role models (e.g., male kindergarten teachers or female scientists and leaders) should reduce gender stereotyping and promote gender-counterstereotypical aspirations and behavior. In many countries, governments and societal decision-makers have formed initiatives based on the idea that exposure to gender-counterstereotypical role models influences aspirations and career choices among children, adolescents, and young adults. The present review gives an overview of research-based interventions involving observing or interacting with counterstereotypical role models, particularly focusing on outcomes for girls and women. Extending earlier reviews, we summarize laboratory-based and field-based studies and then critically discuss and integrate the findings in order to provide an overall picture of how counterstereotypical role models shape observers’ occupational aspirations and academic choices in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. We conclude by outlining suggestions for future research and briefly discussing implications for future interventions.

• Olsson, Maria; Camilla, Matera; Tip, Linda & Brown, Rupert (2017). The double-edged effect of intergroup similarity: Muslim and Christian immigrants’ acculturation preferences on intergroup relations in Sweden. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations. ISSN 1368-4302. 22(4), s. 478–493. doi: 10.1177/1368430217740432. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  A 2 x 2 x 2 experiment examined effects of the acculturation orientations seen to be endorsed by immigrants (of two different religions) on intergroup relations in Sweden. Swedish majority participants (N = 448) read interviews with Iraqi immigrants in which the immigrants’ religion (Muslim vs. Christian), desired level of contact with the host society (high vs. low), and desire to maintain their own culture (high vs. low) were manipulated. Overall, immigrants who were perceived to favour contact elicited more favourable intergroup attitudes. Desire for contact also interacted with immigrants’ religion: contact among Muslim minorities increased majority members’ support for multiculturalism. In addition, majority members identified more with being Swedish when Christian minorities appeared to endorse contact and reject their heritage culture, which corresponds to an acculturation strategy of assimilation. These findings demonstrate the complex role of religious similarity in intergroup relations. Implications for future research are proposed.

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• Bjerke, Victora Helen Rustad; Myklebø, Sigrid; Olsson, Maria Ingrid Teresa; Tveita, Thale & Bjørnsen, Ragnhild Holmen (2023). Post pandemi-studentene tror faktisk at de duger. Og de er opptatt av mer enn bare karakterer. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Bjørnsen, Ragnhild Holmen; Broch, Tuva Beyer; Thoresen, Wenche; Solberg, Ida-Sofie Stryken; Søderstrøm, Kerstin & Blom, Tine [Vis alle 11 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2023). Lågen-bedraget. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Hanslien, Asmund; Ranglund, Ole Jørgen Stefferud & Olsson, Maria (2022). Bytt ut folk, eller jobb videre. [Journal]. GB. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Mind the Gender Gap: Parental Leave Policies, Gender Equality, and Cultural Value Orientation on Parental Leave Intentions in 37 Countries. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Forskningsdagene: Krigen om sjukehus. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Mind the Gender Gap: Parental Leave Policies and Gender Equality on Parental Leave Intentions in 37 Countries. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Mind the Gender Gap: Parental Leave Policies, Gender Equality, and Cultural Value Orientation on Parental Leave Intentions in 37 Countries. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Developmental roots of social stereotypes: introduction to main perspectives and methods. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2021). Pappaperm endrer ikke gjenstridige kjønnsroller. [Journal]. Kilden. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

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• Kvalø, Marie; Olsen, Marte; Thorsteinsen, Kjærsti; Olsson, Maria & Martiny, Sarah (2021). Does the Stereotypicality of Mothers’ Occupation Influence their Children’s Occupational Aspirations and Communal Orientation? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2020). Who Cares? A Cross-Country Investigation of the Gender Gap in Intended Uptake of Parental Leave. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2020). The Hers and His of Prosocial Behavior. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria & Martiny, Sarah E. (2019). How to promote gender equality in the labour market: insights from a review on role model interventions. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2019). Stereotypes at the intersection of gender and social class. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2019). How to measure gender stereotyping in young children. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2019). Gender roles in early childhood: Does exposure to counterstereotypical role models influence children’s behavior and career aspirations? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2019). Who can be a kindergarten teacher? Men? Women? Or Both? Gender Stereotypes and Career Aspirations among Young Children in Norway. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria & Martiny, Sarah E. (2019). Who can be a kindergarten teacher? Women, men, or both? Gender stereotyping among Norwegian Kindergarten Children. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2018). Forskar Grand Prix regionsfinal. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Dundas, Karen Oda Hjorth; Hopmann, Kathrin Helen & Olsson, Maria (2018). Trodde Du? (I Nordnorsk debatt). Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2018). Cross-cultural differences in men's engagement with communal roles. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2017). The double-edged effect of intergroup similarity: Muslim and Christian immigrants’ acculturation preferences on intergroup relations in Sweden. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2017). Men in Communal Roles: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Men’s Engagement in Communal Roles in Norway, Canada and Germany. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2017). Hvor er de kvinnelige tallknuserne? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2017). Men in Communal Roles. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Olsson, Maria (2017). The double-edged effect of intergroup similarity: Muslim and Christian immigrants’ acculturation preferences on intergroup relations in Sweden. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv

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