Appreicate the information. would very much like a pdf copy. Thanks
Radha Chaganti
Janet Romaine wrote:
>I would like a PDF copy of the article -- thanks very much for the offer.
>
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>Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:18 AM
>To:
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>Subject: meta-analysis on affirmative action: & more
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>
>Greetings colleagues,
>
>A meta-analysis of the research on attitudes toward affirmative action
>has recently been accepted for publication at JAP. The citation and
>abstract are given below. If you'd like a pdf copy, just let me know.
>
>Harrison, David A., Kravitz, David A., Mayer, David M., Leslie, Lisa M.,
>& Lev-Arey, Dalit. (in press). Understanding attitudes toward
>affirmative action programs in employment: Addressing reactions to
>redressing discrimination. Journal of Applied Psychology.
>
>ABSTRACT: Affirmative action programs (AAPs) are controversial
>employment policies in the U.S. and elsewhere. A large body of evidence
>about attitudinal reactions to AAPs in employment has accumulated: at
>least 126 independent samples involving 29,000 people. However, findings
>have not been firmly established or integrated. In the current paper, we
>summarize and meta-analytically estimate relationships of AAP attitudes
>with (a) structural features of such programs, (b) perceiver demographic
>and psychological characteristics, (c) interactions of structural
>features with perceiver characteristics, and (d) presentation of AAP
>details to perceivers, including justification of the AAP. Results are
>generally consistent with predictions derived from self-interest
>considerations, organizational justice theory, and racism theories. They
>also suggest practical ways in which AAPs might be designed and
>communicated to employees to reduce attitudinal resistance.
>
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>
>On a different issue - the following web site might interest you. It
>describes the "One Human Family" foundation. ONE HUMAN FAMILY is the
>official philosophy of Key West (my home town) and the foundation
>provides small bumper stickers for the cost of postage. They've
>disseminated over 600,000 so far. I've obtained a couple hundred and
>plan to offer them to local colleagues and to the students in my class
>on Diversity in Organizations. I'll also bring some to the AOM meeting
>in August - especially for participants in the PDW on teaching diversity.
>
>http://www.ezduzzit.com/ez/Toastmasters/One_Human_Family_page1.html
>
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>I hope you all have had a great break and the new semester treats you right.
>
>Best,
>David
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