UNI ScholarWorks - INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference: Hireability of Female Hispanic Applicants by Accent/Career Type and Participant First Language
 

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Abstract

This study tested the perceptions of Hispanic accents and how they differ based on a participants’ first language and the stereotypicality of the job for which the candidate applied. Participants with either English or Spanish as a first language read a resume and listened to an audio clip of a female candidate who had/did not have a Hispanic accent for a stereotypical or nonstereotypical job (nanny or office manager, respectively). Name and accent did not affect hireability ratings. The applicants with the Hispanic accent were viewed as less competent. The nanny applicant was more likely to be hired and viewed as better suited for the job than the office manager applicant.

Start Date

7-4-2025 1:15 PM

End Date

7-4-2025 1:30 PM

Faculty Advisor

Helen Harton

Department

Department of Languages and Literatures

Department

Department of Psychology

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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This entry was a part of the following session:

  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
  • Moderator: Emily Machen

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Apr 7th, 1:15 PM Apr 7th, 1:30 PM

Hireability of Female Hispanic Applicants by Accent/Career Type and Participant First Language

This study tested the perceptions of Hispanic accents and how they differ based on a participants’ first language and the stereotypicality of the job for which the candidate applied. Participants with either English or Spanish as a first language read a resume and listened to an audio clip of a female candidate who had/did not have a Hispanic accent for a stereotypical or nonstereotypical job (nanny or office manager, respectively). Name and accent did not affect hireability ratings. The applicants with the Hispanic accent were viewed as less competent. The nanny applicant was more likely to be hired and viewed as better suited for the job than the office manager applicant.