APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Colorism, Not a Robust Effect?

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · General

  • Jeffrey Leitzel
    Bloomsburg University of PA
  • DeAndre Avinger
    San Francisco State University

Abstract

We hypothesized individuals would be likely to attribute stereotypical traits to darker skin tones. Participants were 242 undergraduate students at a State University in the Northeast, with females comprising 70% of the respondents (Mage  = 19). Expected differences did not emerge, possible reasons will be discussed, statistical power was adequate.

Racism and Discrimination

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