Gender debate is not worthy in the 21st century classroom: Evidence-based outcomes from psychological abilities in students

The debate about differences in intellectual abilities is far
from over. This debate has astronomically drifted from academic success
to mental possessions. In this regard, the current study examined
curiosity, creativity, and academic motivation in students for possible
differences in terms of gender. A total of 568 high school students were
surveyed using a cross-sectional design. The data were gathered using
adapted curiosity, creativity, and academic motivation scales to test for
possible differences. Male and female students had similar abilities in
curious, creative, and motivated potentials, according to the test
MANOVA results [F (3,549) = 0.718, p > 0.610; Wilks’ Lambda =
0.993, partial eta squared = 0.007]. This could be the result of similar
opportunities presented to both male and female students in their
academic journey. Therefore, educational policies on gender parity
should be developed to help tone down unnecessary comparisons and
mental competition between male and female students in the areas of
curiosity, creativity, and academic motivation.