Interpersonal Expectancy Effects and Stereotype Threats in Workplaces

This review study explores the effect of stereotype threats and interpersonal expectancy effects (self-fulfilling prophecy) in the workplace, which is a process when individuals realize they are being stereotyped, confirming behaviors will be shown unconsciously. The study specifically focuses research on gender, age, and race social groups by reviewing and analyzing empirical studies to show how these stereotype threats and interpersonal expectancy effects affect minorities, mental health, and workplace representation.