The gender difference of peer influence in higher education

Li Han; Tao Li

doi:10.1016/j.econedurev.2007.12.002

The gender difference of peer influence in higher education

Li Han, Tao Li

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Abstract

Investigations of the existence of residential peer effects in higher education has shown mixed results. Using data from a Chinese college, we find no evidence of robust residential peer effects. Using the same data we find evidence that females respond to peer influences, whereas males do not, consistent with social psychology theories that females are more influenced by peers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	129-134
Number of pages	6
Journal	Economics of Education Review
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2007.12.002
Publication status	Published - Feb 2009
Externally published	Yes

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Educational economics
Resource allocation

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