Introduction

Abstract

The introduction to this handbook begins by discussing the development of gender studies in psychology, and then addresses methodological issues. The editors state the purpose and goals of the handbook and give an overview of the topics it covers. Volume I: Gender Research in General and Experimental Psychology covers gender research as it relates to topics such as: the history of psychology; research methods; brain and behavior; learning, education, and cognitive processes; communication; emotion and motivation; and lifespan development. The current volume, Volume II: Gender Research in Social and Applied Psychology, explores a different set of topics, including: personality psychology; abnormal and clinical psychology; psychotherapy; social psychology; industrial-organizational psychology; health psychology; and special topics in applied psychology. The editors make particular note of observations and gaps they encountered in compiling this volume; these included the underrepresentation of men and boys in gender research, differences in doing gender research across fields, overstating the magnitude of differences, and measurement issues. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)