TITLE:
A Proof of Concept Study on Cortisol Response to Three Different Educational Environs (Alone, Same-Sex, and Mixed-Sex)
AUTHORS:
Sean A. Forbes, Svetlana Chesser, Anthony J. Guarino
KEYWORDS:
Mixed-Sex Setting; Higher Education; Proof of Concept
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.4 No.4A,
April
30,
2013
ABSTRACT: This proof of concept study
assessed student cortisol levels under three environs: 1) alone; 2) same-sex setting; and 3) mixed-sex setting after completing a cognitive task.
The results indicated that both males and females demonstrated increased levels
in the same-sex environs compared to the other environs. The relevant issue for
educators is whether this response is adaptive. Implications of these findings
are discussed.