Publications by authors named "Kevin R Kennedy"

Article Synopsis
  • Research shows mixed long-term effects on intergroup relations, prompting the creation of an "Inclusivity Page" with pro-diversity messages to enhance classroom environments.
  • The study involved a randomized trial with 1,799 students, measuring course grades, GPAs, and conducting follow-up surveys.
  • Results indicated that underrepresented students exposed to the intervention reported improved grades and GPAs, along with enhanced belonging and better health outcomes among all marginalized groups.
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Injunctive social norms are societal standards for how people are expected to behave. When individuals transgress these norms, they face social sanctions for their behavior. These sanctions can take many forms ranging from verbal or non-verbal reactions and from disapproval to ostracism.

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