College students' experiences with diversity and their effects on academic self-confidence, social agency, and disposition toward critical thinking

被引：150

作者：

Laird, TFN ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Michigan, Ctr Study Higher & Postsecondary Educ, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA

来源：

RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 2005年 / 46卷 / 04期

关键词：

diversity courses; interaction with diverse peers; academic self-confidence; social agency; critical thinking disposition;

D O I：

10.1007/s11162-005-2966-1

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

The results of this study conducted at the University of Michigan (n = 289) indicate that students with more experiences with diversity, particularly enrollment in diversity courses and positive interactions with diverse peers, are more likely to score higher on academic self-confidence, social agency, and critical thinking disposition. In addition, the study provides evidence that diversity experiences may work together to foster development of certain aspects of self.

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页码：365 / 387

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