W&L Gender Psychology Lab

W&L Gender Psychology Lab

Dr. Fulcher's research focuses on children's gender role development, toy play and their visions of their future selves. Students observe children in a playroom setting.

Publications with students (* indicates a student author)
Fulcher, M., Schroeder*, K. & Rabung, J. (2023). Barbie, I Can('t) be a Computer Engineer: the Impact of Barbie Text and Images on Girls' Computing Performance. Journal for STEM Education Research. 

Fulcher, M, Schroeder*, K. M., Straske*, M. D., & Fulcher, M. T. (in press). In a Barbie World: Gender-Amplified Dolls and Children's Visions of their Future Selves.