Attitudes towards DEI initiatives: Current trends and future directions

Thematic Group Meeting

Abstract submission

In conclusion of our NWO-funded research project, "It’s All in the Frame: Framing Diversity Policies to Reduce Attitudinal Resistance Toward Gender Quotas and Their Beneficiaries," we invite you to a two-day thematic group meeting at the Open University of the Netherlands in Utrecht on January 22^nd and 23^rd, 2026.

We welcome submissions for oral and/or poster presentations from researchers at all levels (postgraduate, early career, and senior) in Psychology, Business, Social Sciences, and related fields, with a focus on attitudes toward DEI initiatives. Although our project concerns gender quotas, we aim for a broad focus that includes all possible beneficiaries. Registration is also possible without presenting; however, due to limited availability, priority will be given to participants who are presenting (either an oral presentation or a poster presentation). Acceptance for presentations will be based on the quality and relevance of the research. Abstracts for ongoing research projects are welcome. The maximum length for abstracts is 500 words, including references.

Application deadline is on the 1^st of August, 2025. Admission decisions will be announced by October 1^st, 2025.

For more information or questions, you can reach us at thematic-meeting@ou.nl

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