Children's Reasoning about Diversity

For 5- to 8- year olds currently residing in Canada or the United States

This study will take place on a video call, live with a researcher! Clicking on the “Schedule a time to participate” button will send you to an online calendar where you can select a date and time that works for you.

During the study, your child will learn about various fictional characters. First, they will be shown groups of diverse fictional characters and will be asked how much they like each group. Then, they will learn about fictional characters who possess cultural or occupational knowledge. Your child will be asked questions about what they heard and saw.

Studying how children reason about diverse groups of people furthers our understanding of their reactions to diversity and factors that contribute to acceptance and support for diversity. This can have implications for education, policy-making, and early interventions to promote positive attitudes towards diversity.

45 minutes

For families residing in Canada, you will receive a $10 (CAD) Amazon e-gift card (redeemable at Amazon.ca). For families residing in the United States, you will receive an Amazon e-gift card of equivalent value in USD (redeemable at Amazon.com). To be eligible for this compensation, you must meet all of the following criteria: (1) your child is within the age range for this study, (2) your child is visible during the Zoom call, and (3) you have submitted a valid consent statement. Each child is eligible to participate to receive a gift card only once; participants cannot do the study more than once for compensation. You will receive your e-gift card within one week of participation.