The validation of a diversity climate measurement instrument for the South African environment
SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
| Field | Value | |
| Title | The validation of a diversity climate measurement instrument for the South African environment | |
| Creator | McCallaghan, Sean Heyns, Marita | |
| Description | Orientation: South Africa had a distinctive diversity environment with unique diversity-related challenges. Researchers and practitioners required a validated diversity climate instrument that can be used to examine diversity management observations in a South African setting.Research purpose: The objective of this study was to address a research opportunity to source, test and validate a diversity climate instrument for the South African environment.Motivation for the study: Studies examining the conceptualisation, validation and measurement invariance of a diversity climate instrument for the South African environment do not yet exist.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative approach with cross-sectional design was utilised. A total of 323 respondents from a convenience sample formed part of this study. Statistical analysis included reliability, validity and measurement invariance computations.Main findings: An applicable one-dimensional diversity climate assessment instrument was identified from literature. This study found evidence indicating that the instrument was reliable and valid across white and African population groups.Practical/managerial implications: The assessment of diversity climate will be an accurate indication on how well an organisation is managing diversity. A validated measuring instrument will be a valuable managerial tool for any South African organisation, which can assist with future decision making.Contribution/value-add: This study was able to source and validate a diversity climate measuring instrument for a unique diversity setting, such as South Africa. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2021-04-20 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajip.v47i0.1830 | |
| Source | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology; Vol 47 (2021); 8 pages 2071-0763 0258-5200 | |
| Language | eng | |
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