ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Whites (vs. Blacks) and Conservatives Exhibit Less Interest in Applying for Jobs That Request Diversity Statements in Application Materials

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  • Sarah Stepanek
    University of Nebraska, Omaha
  • Laura Brooks Dueland
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Abigail Folberg
    University of Kentucky
  • Matt Swanson
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Carey Ryan
    University of Nebraska at Omaha

Abstract

White (vs. Black) and more conservative participants were less interested in a job when the job ad requested a diversity versus traditional values statement. More conservative participants also perceived less fit at the diversity organization. Job ads indicating that an organization values diversity may deter conservative job applicants from applying.

Workplace Diversity