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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Watson-Singleton, Natalie N.
• Lewis, Jioni A.
• Dworkin, Emily R.
• Causadias, José M
• Ryu, Ehri
• Tein, Jenn-Yun
• Anderson, Riana Elyse
• Kim, Su Yeong

Titel

Toward a Socially Just Diversity Science: Using Intersectional Mixed Methods Research to Center Multiply Marginalized Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

Ist Teil von

• Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology, 2023-01, Vol.29 (1), p.34-42

Ort / Verlag

United States: Educational Publishing Foundation

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Objective: Plaut's breakthrough 2010 publication on diversity science-the study of meaningful human differences-set in motion a generative field of theory and research. Yet, to move diversity science forward, innovative methods that explicitly center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) who encounter multiple forms of marginalization must be adopted. One such approach is intersectional mixed methods research-a methodological approach that uses intersectionality theory to guide the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods within a single study. Conclusions: We argue that intersectional mixed methods research includes four tenets: (1) research questions prioritize multiply marginalized BIPOC individuals, (2) the multiple realities of BIPOC individuals are honored and embraced, (3) identity-related variables (e.g., self-reported discrimination) are studied alongside systems-level variables (e.g., structural racism), and (4) scholars engage in critical reflexivity. We also propose that intersectional mixed methods research can advance scholarship on multiply marginalized BIPOC individuals by fulfilling one of five purposes: Triangulation, complementarity, expansion, development, and initiation. We close with a discussion of tensions and recommendations. Public Significance Statement The term "diversity" can be used as a catch-all phrase without clear acknowledgment of who is included or excluded. This can lead to a disproportionate focus on the concerns of marginalized individuals with relatively more social privilege. Therefore, we argue that diversity science requires an innovative methodological approach, such as intersectional mixed methods research, that explicitly centers the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) who experience multiple forms of marginalization.