Peer Influence Key to Boys' Math Confidence, Study Finds

Research reveals that boys' math confidence is shaped by peer comparisons, while girls rely more on actual performance.

University of Zurich study analyzes social mechanisms behind the math confidence gender gap.
Boys' self-assessment in math is influenced by peer comparisons, leading to overconfidence.
Girls' math confidence is more closely aligned with their actual performance.
The confidence gap affects educational and career choices, contributing to fewer women in STEM fields.
Better social integration is linked to higher math confidence for both genders.