Considerations for improving diversity, equity and inclusivity within research designs and teams.

Journal: Psychiatry research

Volume: 307

Issue: 

Year of Publication: 2022

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Electronic address: laila@sun.ac.za. School of Psychology and Public Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Australia. Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; Department of Psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Australia.

Abstract summary 

This article addresses the growing movement towards greater diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) within the research community. We present the case for increasing DEI among research teams and participants, discussing the benefits of this, as well as some of the current hindrances to achieving better DEI, particularly implicit biases. Lastly, we present some interventions that can be implemented within four key aspects of the research process: research methods, the research team, funding access and scientific dissemination. It is contingent on all players to engage in efforts to improve DEI in research settings, as they each are a critical step to improving the scientific method, rigor and accuracy of research outcomes.

Authors & Co-authors:  Asmal Laila L Lamp Gemma G Tan Eric J EJ

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114295
SSN : 1872-7123
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Funding access;Ghettoization;Implicit bias;Research method;Scientific dissemination
Study Design
Case Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Ireland