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Action research is an integration of research and theory with ______
Action research is an integration of research and theory with ______
practice
A recent study of a school diversity training program illustrates how action research can address theoretical issues using ______ methods and unobtrusive outcome measures
A recent study of a school diversity training program illustrates how action research can address theoretical issues using ______ methods and unobtrusive outcome measures
experimental
The literature on intergroup contact can provide theoretical guidance while testing and refining its principles in the application and investigation of ______ training
The literature on intergroup contact can provide theoretical guidance while testing and refining its principles in the application and investigation of ______ training
diversity
Diversity training is a type of prejudice reduction and social inclusion intervention in need of '______ research'
Diversity training is a type of prejudice reduction and social inclusion intervention in need of '______ research'
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Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 62, No. 3, 2006, pp. 577--595 Diversity Training and Intergroup Contact: A Call to ______ Research
Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 62, No. 3, 2006, pp. 577--595 Diversity Training and Intergroup Contact: A Call to ______ Research
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Emphasis on ______ research approach for refining social interventions based on theory in real-world contexts
Emphasis on ______ research approach for refining social interventions based on theory in real-world contexts
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Potential benefits of ______ between diversity training and intergroup contact research
Potential benefits of ______ between diversity training and intergroup contact research
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Diversity training surge in ______ after a think tank report projected a rise in the percentage of non-Whites and females in the workplace
Diversity training surge in ______ after a think tank report projected a rise in the percentage of non-Whites and females in the workplace
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Diversity training encompasses various ______, from instructional to experiential training methods
Diversity training encompasses various ______, from instructional to experiential training methods
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Diversity training experienced ______ demand after the 9/11 attacks, even as companies cut budgets for other training
Diversity training experienced ______ demand after the 9/11 attacks, even as companies cut budgets for other training
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______ methods of diversity training involve personalized and participatory approaches, such as traveling to different neighborhoods or engaging in group therapy sessions.
______ methods of diversity training involve personalized and participatory approaches, such as traveling to different neighborhoods or engaging in group therapy sessions.
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Some organizations use movies like '______' to fulfill diversity training requirements.
Some organizations use movies like '______' to fulfill diversity training requirements.
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Diversity training programs differ in their definition of ______, focusing on recognized group cleavages or expanding to include ability, philosophical or political views, and working style.
Diversity training programs differ in their definition of ______, focusing on recognized group cleavages or expanding to include ability, philosophical or political views, and working style.
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The number of ______ in a diversity training varies, with some programs using one signature exercise and others using an assortment of exercises and discussions.
The number of ______ in a diversity training varies, with some programs using one signature exercise and others using an assortment of exercises and discussions.
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The ______ technique, an experiential training, involves dividing trainees into two groups and favoring one while verbally harassing and denying privileges to the other, to highlight group differences and promote empathy and awareness.
The ______ technique, an experiential training, involves dividing trainees into two groups and favoring one while verbally harassing and denying privileges to the other, to highlight group differences and promote empathy and awareness.
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Despite criticism, ______ is widely used in the American workplace, with 66% of U.S. employers using it in 2005, although it is not required by federal equal opportunity law
Despite criticism, ______ is widely used in the American workplace, with 66% of U.S. employers using it in 2005, although it is not required by federal equal opportunity law
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The TV show '______' serves as a platform to critique diversity training, bringing attention to the lack of evidence-based approaches and rigorous evaluation in the field
The TV show '______' serves as a platform to critique diversity training, bringing attention to the lack of evidence-based approaches and rigorous evaluation in the field
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______ aims to increase awareness of racial, ethnic, and cultural differences and promote the value of these differences
______ aims to increase awareness of racial, ethnic, and cultural differences and promote the value of these differences
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The satire '______' raises real questions about diversity training, such as the need for minority group representation and whether it should encourage the open expression of stereotypes and prejudices
The satire '______' raises real questions about diversity training, such as the need for minority group representation and whether it should encourage the open expression of stereotypes and prejudices
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The professional and scholarly literature on ______ shows that after 30 years and thousands of interventions, there is uncertainty about its effectiveness
The professional and scholarly literature on ______ shows that after 30 years and thousands of interventions, there is uncertainty about its effectiveness
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An evaluation of a diversity training for supervisors at a U.S. military installation found that initial decreases in ______ rebounded after 3 months, and ______ continued to fluctuate over repeated follow-up surveys
An evaluation of a diversity training for supervisors at a U.S. military installation found that initial decreases in ______ rebounded after 3 months, and ______ continued to fluctuate over repeated follow-up surveys
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An experiment examined whether the demographic composition of diversity training groups would change trainees' ______, using a sample of graduate instructors at a business school
An experiment examined whether the demographic composition of diversity training groups would change trainees' ______, using a sample of graduate instructors at a business school
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The study concluded that measuring the ______ of various types of diversity training is challenging due to the lack of rigorous field studies and the biases in post-training surveys
The study concluded that measuring the ______ of various types of diversity training is challenging due to the lack of rigorous field studies and the biases in post-training surveys
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The impact of diversity training on managers' ______, the duration of the effects, and the effectiveness of different types of training are still unclear due to limited and disparate studies
The impact of diversity training on managers' ______, the duration of the effects, and the effectiveness of different types of training are still unclear due to limited and disparate studies
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There is a critical need for more ______ with better methods to generalize the impact of diversity training and address the challenges of measuring its effectiveness
There is a critical need for more ______ with better methods to generalize the impact of diversity training and address the challenges of measuring its effectiveness
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Study Notes
Challenges of Measuring the Impact of Diversity Training
- Limited rigorous field studies demonstrate the impact of diversity training according to social scientific standards
- Post-training surveys measuring participants' opinions cannot provide accurate accounts of program impact due to biases like self-presentation and social desirability concerns
- Pre-post or controlled studies have posed questions about the impact of diversity training, including the differences between isolated one-shot trainings and comprehensive diversity management programs
- Few isolated studies are devoted to each question about the impact of diversity training, leading to disparate conclusions
- An example study by the American Management Association concluded that isolated instances of diversity training were less effective compared to those in diversity management programs, but it was based on biased data
- A study on a diversity training program for White middle managers found that those who participated in the training rated diversity-sensitive behaviors as more important and reported engaging in those behaviors more than a control group
- An evaluation of a diversity training for supervisors at a U.S. military installation found that initial decreases in stereotyping rebounded after 3 months, and stereotyping continued to fluctuate over repeated follow-up surveys
- An experiment examined whether the demographic composition of diversity training groups would change trainees' reactions, using a sample of graduate instructors at a business school
- The study concluded that measuring the impact of various types of diversity training is challenging due to the lack of rigorous field studies and the biases in post-training surveys
- The impact of diversity training on managers' behaviors, the duration of the effects, and the effectiveness of different types of training are still unclear due to limited and disparate studies
- The lack of evaluation has given rise to cynics who see diversity training as a modern-day medicine show, emphasizing the need for more rigorous and comprehensive studies
- There is a critical need for more studies with better methods to generalize the impact of diversity training and address the challenges of measuring its effectiveness
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Challenges of Measuring Diversity Training Impact Quiz: Test your knowledge of the complexities surrounding the evaluation of diversity training effectiveness. Explore the limitations of current studies, biases in measurement methods, and the need for more rigorous research to understand the true impact of diversity training programs.
