Promoting introductory knowledge of neuropsychology to underrepresented minority students: findings from 2 years of New2Neuropsychology (N2N) networking events.

IF 1.8 4区 心理学 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Amanda M Wisinger, Milena Yurievna Gotra, Ryan Van Patten, Libby A DesRuisseaux, Kaitlyn Schodt, Grace J Goodwin, K C Hewitt, Christopher A Krause, Jessie J Tibbs, Hannah M Lovato, Taylor Rose Schmitt
{"title":"Promoting introductory knowledge of neuropsychology to underrepresented minority students: findings from 2 years of New2Neuropsychology (N2N) networking events.","authors":"Amanda M Wisinger, Milena Yurievna Gotra, Ryan Van Patten, Libby A DesRuisseaux, Kaitlyn Schodt, Grace J Goodwin, K C Hewitt, Christopher A Krause, Jessie J Tibbs, Hannah M Lovato, Taylor Rose Schmitt","doi":"10.1080/13803395.2025.2493671","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Neuropsychology has historically lacked inclusion of trainees and professionals from underrepresented minoritized (URM) backgrounds. Recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds is critical to improving the quality of neuropsychology practice and science, ensuring ongoing accessibility and maintaining relevance in the healthcare marketplace. New2Neuropsychology (N2N) has hosted Meet & Learn networking events to address this pathway problem. The current study aimed to (1) examine the impact of these events on students' knowledge and interest in neuropsychology, (2) explore perceived barriers to pursuing a career in neuropsychology, and (3) compare findings between N2N networking events and educational presentations.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Pre-event surveys were administered to 172 pre-graduate students for eight Meet & Learn events (Age <i>M</i> = 25; 77% female; 77% belonged to a URM group; 45% fifth year undergraduate or post-baccalaureate). A sample of 48 attendees completed both pre- and post-event surveys. One-way ANOVA and t-tests examined the study aims.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Networking event attendees reported increased knowledge about the field and confidence in their ability to become a neuropsychologist. Fifth year undergraduate students and post-baccalaureates reported an increase in their likelihood of pursuing neuropsychology following the event relative to upper- and underclassmen, though, with no differences among students with or without a URM background. Students who attended the networking events were more interested in pursuing neuropsychology at baseline compared to students who attended the educational presentations, while students who attended educational presentations reported learning more about the field after the presentation. Finances were identified as the primary barrier to pursuing a career in neuropsychology at both types of events.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings provide preliminary support for the positive impact of N2N networking event programming and highlight areas for organizational development, including capturing students across interest groups and training stages, financial support and connection to training opportunities, and incorporation of qualitative and longitudinal data.</p>","PeriodicalId":15382,"journal":{"name":"Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsychology","FirstCategoryId":"102","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2025.2493671","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"CLINICAL NEUROLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0

Abstract

Introduction: Neuropsychology has historically lacked inclusion of trainees and professionals from underrepresented minoritized (URM) backgrounds. Recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds is critical to improving the quality of neuropsychology practice and science, ensuring ongoing accessibility and maintaining relevance in the healthcare marketplace. New2Neuropsychology (N2N) has hosted Meet & Learn networking events to address this pathway problem. The current study aimed to (1) examine the impact of these events on students' knowledge and interest in neuropsychology, (2) explore perceived barriers to pursuing a career in neuropsychology, and (3) compare findings between N2N networking events and educational presentations.

Method: Pre-event surveys were administered to 172 pre-graduate students for eight Meet & Learn events (Age M = 25; 77% female; 77% belonged to a URM group; 45% fifth year undergraduate or post-baccalaureate). A sample of 48 attendees completed both pre- and post-event surveys. One-way ANOVA and t-tests examined the study aims.

Results: Networking event attendees reported increased knowledge about the field and confidence in their ability to become a neuropsychologist. Fifth year undergraduate students and post-baccalaureates reported an increase in their likelihood of pursuing neuropsychology following the event relative to upper- and underclassmen, though, with no differences among students with or without a URM background. Students who attended the networking events were more interested in pursuing neuropsychology at baseline compared to students who attended the educational presentations, while students who attended educational presentations reported learning more about the field after the presentation. Finances were identified as the primary barrier to pursuing a career in neuropsychology at both types of events.

Conclusions: Findings provide preliminary support for the positive impact of N2N networking event programming and highlight areas for organizational development, including capturing students across interest groups and training stages, financial support and connection to training opportunities, and incorporation of qualitative and longitudinal data.

向未被充分代表的少数族裔学生推广神经心理学的入门知识:来自2年New2Neuropsychology (N2N)网络活动的发现。
简介:神经心理学历来缺乏来自代表性不足的少数民族(URM)背景的培训生和专业人员。招收和留住来自不同背景的学生对于提高神经心理学实践和科学的质量、确保持续的可及性和保持在医疗保健市场的相关性至关重要。New2Neuropsychology (N2N)已经举办了会议和学习网络活动来解决这个通路问题。目前的研究旨在(1)检验这些事件对学生神经心理学知识和兴趣的影响,(2)探索在神经心理学领域追求事业的感知障碍,(3)比较N2N网络事件和教育演讲之间的发现。方法:对172名参加8项Meet & Learn活动的研究生(年龄M = 25;77%的女性;77%属于URM组;45%本科五年级或本科以上学历)。48名与会者分别完成了活动前和活动后的调查。单因素方差分析和t检验检验了研究的目的。结果:参加社交活动的人报告说,他们对这个领域的了解增加了,对自己成为一名神经心理学家的能力也有了信心。与高年级和低年级学生相比,五年级本科生和学士后毕业生在事件发生后从事神经心理学研究的可能性有所增加,然而,有或没有URM背景的学生之间没有差异。与参加教育性演讲的学生相比,参加社交活动的学生对学习神经心理学更感兴趣,而参加教育性演讲的学生在演讲后对该领域的了解更多。在这两类活动中,经济状况都被认为是从事神经心理学职业的主要障碍。结论:研究结果为N2N网络活动规划的积极影响提供了初步支持,并突出了组织发展的领域,包括捕捉不同兴趣群体和培训阶段的学生,财务支持和与培训机会的联系,以及定性和纵向数据的结合。
本文章由计算机程序翻译,如有差异,请以英文原文为准。
求助全文
约1分钟内获得全文 求助全文
来源期刊
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
4.50%
发文量
52
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology ( JCEN) publishes research on the neuropsychological consequences of brain disease, disorders, and dysfunction, and aims to promote the integration of theories, methods, and research findings in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The primary emphasis of JCEN is to publish original empirical research pertaining to brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychological manifestations of brain disease. Theoretical and methodological papers, critical reviews of content areas, and theoretically-relevant case studies are also welcome.
×
引用
GB/T 7714-2015
复制
MLA
复制
APA
复制
导出至
BibTeX EndNote RefMan NoteFirst NoteExpress
×
提示
您的信息不完整,为了账户安全,请先补充。
现在去补充
×
提示
您因"违规操作"
具体请查看互助需知
我知道了
×
提示
确定
请完成安全验证×
copy
已复制链接
快去分享给好友吧!
我知道了
右上角分享
点击右上角分享
0
联系我们:info@booksci.cn Book学术提供免费学术资源搜索服务,方便国内外学者检索中英文文献。致力于提供最便捷和优质的服务体验。 Copyright © 2023 布克学术 All rights reserved.
京ICP备2023020795号-1
ghs 京公网安备 11010802042870号
Book学术文献互助
Book学术文献互助群
群 号:604180095
Book学术官方微信