Repository logo
 

The impact of diversity training in organizations: a systematic review using a meta-analysis methodology from 1991-2006

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorDouglas, Bruce B., author
dc.contributor.authorGilley, Jerry, advisor
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-13T19:26:12Z
dc.date.available2024-03-13T19:26:12Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractThe work environment in the United States (U.S.) has witnessed a dramatic change in the past decade. Because of this dramatic demographic shift, diversity initiatives have become necessary in organizations, mainly diversity training. While diversity training has become very popular in business and industry, its impact on employees has not kept pace. Therefore, the purpose of this research synthesis is to gather, summarize, and integrate past research since 1991 examining to effectiveness of diversity training in organizations. This review will be conducted with the intention of providing a clear and accessible synthesis of existing research to inform decisions makers of the effectiveness of diversity training in organizations. Articles were identified through computer database searching and hand searching of selected journals, from 1991 through 2006. Of the 166 studies reviewed at the second-level screening, only eight studies met the criteria for inclusion. Seven studies provided analyses on multiple outcomes. Six studies provided correlations, one study provided odds ratios, and one study provided Cohen's d effect sizes. Effect size estimates, tests for homogeneity of variance, and tests for publication bias were calculated using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis, Version 2.0. The results of this meta-analysis indicate that diversity training has an effect on changing attitudes and behaviors in organizations. However, attitude and behavioral changes produced by diversity training are susceptible to impermanence if the environment and culture of the organization do not endorse and facilitate its longevity.
dc.format.mediumborn digital
dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierETDF_Douglas_2007_3299755.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/237691
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
dc.rightsCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.
dc.rights.licensePer the terms of a contractual agreement, all use of this item is limited to the non-commercial use of Colorado State University and its authorized users.
dc.subjectdiversity training
dc.subjectmeta-analysis
dc.subjectorganizations
dc.titleThe impact of diversity training in organizations: a systematic review using a meta-analysis methodology from 1991-2006
dc.typeText
dcterms.rights.dplaThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights (https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/). You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
ETDF_Douglas_2007_3299755.pdf
Size:
2.07 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download

Collections

2000-2019
Theses and Dissertations