Reducing prejudice towards marginalized groups: Replication and extension
Track
Research Proposal / Assessment of Student Learning
Abstract
This session will present the results of a 3-year investigation to replicate and extend prior research exploring the efficacy of a class activity using the Bogardus Social Distance Scale [BSDS] in reducing prejudice and discrimination. Students in six sections of an introductory family science course were assigned to one of three conditions and one of two target marginalized groups for a 3x2 design. Preliminary results suggest significantly different results from those reported in prior investigations. Attendees will participate in a demonstration of the classroom exercise and will learn how to adapt the exercise to different target groups.
Session Format
Presentation Session
Location
Room 2
Recommended Citation
Maurer, Trent W. and Keim, Cassidy, "Reducing prejudice towards marginalized groups: Replication and extension" (2017). SoTL Commons Conference. 81.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2017/81
Reducing prejudice towards marginalized groups: Replication and extension
Room 2
This session will present the results of a 3-year investigation to replicate and extend prior research exploring the efficacy of a class activity using the Bogardus Social Distance Scale [BSDS] in reducing prejudice and discrimination. Students in six sections of an introductory family science course were assigned to one of three conditions and one of two target marginalized groups for a 3x2 design. Preliminary results suggest significantly different results from those reported in prior investigations. Attendees will participate in a demonstration of the classroom exercise and will learn how to adapt the exercise to different target groups.
