ERIC Number: EJ1461012
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Mar
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-755X
EISSN: EISSN-1467-7687
Available Date: 2025-01-29
Every Face Has a Name: Individuation Training Reduces Implicit Racial Bias
Miao Qian1; Yihan Pang2; Genyue Fu2
Developmental Science, v28 n2 e13612 2025
Addressing racial bias in early childhood is crucial for fostering inclusivity and reducing social inequalities. This study examined the effectiveness of individuation training in reducing racial bias among Canadian preschool-aged children and explored how interracial contact might influence changes in children's implicit anti-Black bias. A total of 113 preschool-age children (60 females, Mage = 5.31 years) were trained to individuate Black or White faces. Results showed a significant reduction in implicit anti-Black bias following Black individuation training, whereas no significant change was observed in the White individuation training group. Additionally, factors such as interracial friendships were found to influence the reduction of bias. These findings contribute to the understanding of developmental interventions for diverse cultural contexts, with implications for early childhood education and efforts to promote social inclusivity. A video abstract of this article can be viewed at https://www.powtoon.com/c/enBEKBMdMXR/1/m
Descriptors: Training, Racial Attitudes, Racism, Bias, Preschool Children, Foreign Countries, Racial Relations, Intergroup Education, Intergroup Relations, Prevention, Intervention, Preschool Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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Data File: URL: https://osf.io/t7gpj/?view_only=608f04cc27d348cc810c08b7b8cf4f8d
Author Affiliations: 1Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan, USA; 2Department of Psychology, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China