Inclusion in Ukrainian universities from an inside perspective.
Journal
Scientific reports
ISSN: 2045-2322
Titre abrégé: Sci Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101563288
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 Aug 2024
04 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
20
02
2024
accepted:
31
07
2024
medline:
5
8
2024
pubmed:
5
8
2024
entrez:
4
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This study investigates the state of inclusivity in Ukrainian universities, focusing on the perceptions of university staff amid the country's ongoing sociopolitical transformations. Here we report on the perceptions of 820 staff members from various professional roles, including academic, management, and support positions, this research explored inclusivity through diverse lenses, encompassing work experience, interactions with students with disabilities, and self-identification with vulnerable groups. Most respondents assessed a moderate to high level of inclusivity, indicating a positive overall outlook on inclusive practices within these institutions. Notably, perceptions of inclusivity vary slightly across different professional roles, with academic staff expressing a marginally lower level of perceived inclusivity than their counterparts. However, these variations are not statistically significant, suggesting a uniform perception across staff categories. Furthermore, the study revealed that personal experience in working with students with disabilities does not substantially alter staff perceptions of inclusivity. Similarly, self-identification with vulnerable groups only marginally influences these perceptions. This suggests that while individual experiences and identities are factors in inclusivity perceptions, their impact is not profoundly different. This research contributes to understanding inclusivity in higher education, particularly within environments undergoing significant social and political changes.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39098954
doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-69084-1
pii: 10.1038/s41598-024-69084-1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
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© 2024. The Author(s).
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