Gender and Race as Predictors and Moderators of Racial Diversity Leadership: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

• In Event: BIPOC Women in Leadership: Pathways, Politics, and Power

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to build upon previous research that psychometrically validated Racial Diversity Leadership (RDL) as a second order latent construct measurable through: understanding differences, valuing diversity, providing opportunities, and advancing equity. Through structural equation modeling, this study examines the intersection of gender and racial identities on the leadership perceptions of faculty, staff, and administrators. Results suggest that the positive impact of RDL on retention is universal across different groups with varying employee and supervisor gender and racial identities.

Author

• Khanh Dinh, California State University - Sacramento