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Working around men may make women feel worse about mistakes, study finds

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A 2026 study published in Frontiers in Organizational Psychology found that while all employees make work-related mistakes regardless of gender or role, women are statistically more likely to perceive these errors negatively. This perception difference is not universal; it depends heavily on the gender of the person the woman shares her office with. The study highlights a specific dynamic where women may feel worse about mistakes when sharing an office with men, suggesting a potential social bias in workplace perception.

Key points

• Women are more likely than men to perceive work-related mistakes negatively, a finding confirmed by a 2026 study in Frontiers in Organizational Psychology.
• The negative perception of mistakes by women is contingent on the gender of the person they share an office with, indicating a specific social dynamic in mixed-gender workspaces.

Context and limitations

The study's findings are limited to the specific context of women sharing an office with men. Results may vary in other gender configurations, and the study does not account for individual differences in perception or other organizational factors.

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