A meta-analytical integration of over 40 years of research on diversity training evaluation.
University at Buffalo, State University of New York · Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights · +2 more institutions
Abstract
This meta-analysis of 260 independent samples assessed the effects of diversity training on 4 training outcomes over time and across characteristics of training context, design, and participants. Models from the training literature and psychological theory on diversity were used to generate theory-driven predictions. The results revealed an overall effect size (Hedges g) of .38 with the largest effect being for reactions to training and cognitive learning; smaller effects were found for behavioral and attitudinal/affective learning. Whereas the effects of diversity training on reactions and attitudinal/affective learning decayed over time, training effects on cognitive learning remained stable and even…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 20.00
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- 100%
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4Topics & keywords
- Diversity (politics)
- Context (archaeology)
- Training (meteorology)
- Diversity training
- Psychology
- Meta-analysis
- Cognition
- Applied psychology