Publication Date
2-2017
School
School of Behavioral Sciences
Major
Psychology
Keywords
Prejudice, Discrimination, Harassment, Unfair Treatment, Christian University
Recommended Citation
Langille, Ashley, "Influence of Social Group Membership on Experiences of Prejudice at a Private Christian University" (2017). Senior Honors Theses. 636.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/636
Abstract
Prejudice is a powerful and invasive social phenomenon that can produce discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment. Due to the religious affiliation of a private Christian institution, the student body was of interest to examine the experiences of prejudice encountered while attending the school. The constructs of unfair treatment, discrimination, and harassment were examined through a survey taken by 183 participants. Statistical tests were run to expose which social group was associated with a larger number of reported incidences of prejudicial actions. Results indicated that gender and age were associated with increased experiences of discrimination and unfair treatment. Findings fell in line with current research on the relationship between the faith professed by the student body and reported acts of prejudice.
