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Student Perceptions of Campus Cultural Climate by Race
Author(s) -
Ancis Julie R.,
Sedlacek William E.,
Mohr Jonathan J.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2000.tb02576.x
Subject(s) - ethnic group , perception , race (biology) , cultural diversity , white (mutation) , diversity (politics) , racial diversity , african american , psychology , social psychology , gender studies , sociology , ethnology , anthropology , biochemistry , chemistry , neuroscience , gene
Five hundred and seventy‐eight African American, Asian American, Latino/a, and White undergraduates responded to a questionnaire assessing perceptions and experiences of the campus cultural climate. Results revealed significant differences between racial and ethnic groups on multiple dimensions of the campus cultural climate. African American students consistently reported significantly more racial—ethnic conflict on campus; pressure to conform to stereotypes; and less equitable treatment by faculty, staff, and teaching assistants. White students' responses reflected limited perceptions of racial—ethnic tensions and a university climate characterized by respect for diversity. Counseling implications are presented.