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Mapping the psychology of accent-based discrimination (2024–2027)

Abstract:
Accentism is commonplace, but our understanding of why people discriminate against certain accents is limited. This project will develop a Global Database for Accented English, an archive of piloted speech samples that dramatically reduces interpretational difficulties plaguing existing research. This resource enables the most robust test to date of what causes accent bias in schools and workplaces. Experiments will also examine the conditions under which accent bias is most pronounced, and why its effects are particularly strong for women. Understanding mechanisms underpinning accent bias is a precondition for reducing a problem that threatens Australia's status as a successful and economically vital multicultural society.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Matthew Hornsey

    Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
    of UQ Business School
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Dr Kana Imuta

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Psychology
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
    Senior Lecturer
    School of Psychology
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Professor Tyler Okimoto

    Associate Dean (Academic)
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Funded by:
Australian Research Council