| Title: |
A Quantitative Content Analysis Examining Barriers to Diversity Training Implementation in Schools |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jerica Knox (ORCID 0000-0001-7686-7856); Tory L. Ash; Amy E. Fisher; Lindsay Fallon |
| Source: |
School Psychology. 2026 41(3):293-303. |
| Availability: |
American Psychological Association. Journals Department, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-374-2721; Tel: 202-336-5510; Fax: 202-336-5502; e-mail: order@apa.org; Web site: http://www.apa.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Barriers; Elementary Secondary Education; School Personnel; School Administration; Teacher Attitudes; School Social Workers; School Counselors; School Psychologists; Professional Development; Faculty Development; Diversity Equity and Inclusion; Institutional Characteristics; Employee Attitudes; Administrator Attitudes; Program Implementation |
| DOI: |
10.1037/spq0000729 |
| ISSN: |
2578-4218; 2578-4226 |
| Abstract: |
Despite increasing efforts to implement diversity training in K-12 schools, challenges persist in ensuring its effectiveness and sustainability. Authors employed a quantitative content analysis to (a) identify educator-reported barriers to diversity training using responses from a national sample of educators and (b) examine how the likelihood of reporting specific barriers varied by educator demographics and school characteristics. Open-ended survey responses from 633 educators were analyzed. Quantitative content analyses revealed eight major categories of barriers to diversity training: logistical (24%), individual (20%), leadership and commitment (16%), trainers and training (15%), community (10%), general resources (7%), policy and governance (6%), and no barriers (3%). Differences emerged based on educator demographics and school characteristics for community and logistical barriers. Findings underscore the need for tailored implementation strategies that address obstacles and foster a more supportive environment for diversity training. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1507556 |
| Database: |
ERIC |