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A recent study conducted by the University of Washington and published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals the impact of “microinclusions” on women in the workplace. These small acts of positive treatment, especially from those in the dominant group, play a significant role in making women feel valued and included at work.
Picture yourself on your first day at a new job, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about fitting in with your new team. It’s common to have concerns about how your colleagues will perceive you and whether they will appreciate your contributions.
For women in technology companies, this experience is often intensified due to issues of underrepresentation and negative stereotypes. The study found that microinclusive behaviors had a positive impact on both men and women working in the tech industry.
However, the effects of microinclusions were particularly significant for women, who frequently face marginalization in the male-dominated tech field. These small gestures increased women’s sense of belonging, commitment to their company, and reduced their worries about being judged based on stereotypes.
Lead author Gregg Muragishi, a postdoctoral scholar of psychology at UW, shared insights on the research findings in an interview with UW News.
2024-06-04 12:51:02
Source from phys.org