« Interventions designed to reduce implicit prejudices and implicit stereotypes in real world contexts: a systematic review »
Dans BMC Psychology 2019, parait un article intitulé « Interventions designed to reduce implicit prejudices and implicit stereotypes in real world contexts: a systematic review », co-signé par Chloë FitzGerald, Angela Martin, Delphine Berner et Samia Hurst.
Background
Implicit biases are present in the general population and among professionals in various domains, where they can lead to discrimination. Many interventions are used to reduce implicit bias. However, uncertainties remain as to their effectiveness.
Methods
We conducted a systematic review by searching ERIC, PUBMED and PSYCHINFO for peer-reviewed studies conducted on adults between May 2005 and April 2015, testing interventions designed to reduce implicit bias, with results measured using the Implicit Association Test (IAT) or sufficiently similar methods.
Results
30 articles were identified as eligible. Some techniques, such as engaging with others’ perspective, appear unfruitful, at least in short term implicit bias reduction, while other techniques, such as exposure to counterstereotypical exemplars, are more promising. Robust data is lacking for many of these interventions.
Conclusions
Caution is thus advised when it comes to programs aiming at reducing biases. This does not weaken the case for implementing widespread structural and institutional changes that are multiply justified.
