Mapping the Middle East Gender Differences and Spatial Cognition of Students

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Mapping the Middle EastGender Differences and
Spatial Cognition of Students
By Jessica Stempky
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Introduction

• There is research that indicates males naturally
  excel in spatial development. However, others
  believe experience and education, rather than
  gender, is the main factor in spatial
  development.
• These theories are investigated in this study. By
  looking at mental mapping of the Middle East in
  2000, and then comparing it to the current data,
  we can see if the recent exposure to the area has
  improved mapping or if the comparison shows no
  change.

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Purpose

• To examine gender differences in students
  ability to produce mental maps.
• To determine whether exposure to current events
  increases performance of spatial tasks.

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Method

• A questionnaire and world map were distributed to
  students. As part of the survey they were asked
  to define the Middle East in two ways.
• Mapping the area
• Listing the countries

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Changes in Mens Recall List from 2000 to 2003
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Changes in Womens Recall List from 2000 to 2003
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Comparison of Women and Mens Recall List, 2003
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Changes in Mens Map Definition from 2000 to 2003
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Changes in Womens Map Definition from 2000 to
2003
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Comparison of Women and Mens Map Definition, 2003
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Percent of Countries Correctly Identified by
Prompt, Year and Sex