Magdalena Kotek

Abstract

Workplace diversity offers both opportunities for innovation and challenges such as discrimination and misconduct. The Dual Identity Model (DIM) proposes that simultaneous identification with subgroup and superordinate identities can reduce intergroup bias while preserving diversity. Most research has relied on criticised, passive vignette-based inductions, leaving the effectiveness of active induction methods, such as the Cultural Communalities Memory Game (CCMG) unclear. We conducted a preregistered online experiment (N = 271) comparing three induction methods (no induction, vignette, memory) across three contexts (minimal group, leisure context, work context). While induction methods did not differ in the DI strength they yield, behavioural outcomes identified vignettes as most effective in increasing cooperation and mitigating discrimination and counterproductive work behaviour (CWB), compared to memory and control. The findings suggest that active implicit tasks may not outperform traditional vignette-based approaches, informing future interventions to foster cooperation and reduce misconduct in diverse workplaces.