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This research aims to measure marginalization among nursing faculty, focusing on racial differences.

April 29, 2026

Measuring Marginalization in Academic Nursing: Theory-Aligned and Domain-Specific Disparities

HEHeather Englund EJErika JanssenUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh JHJessica HabeckUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

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This research aims to measure marginalization among nursing faculty, focusing on racial differences.
Tests and ANCOVA with bias-corrected bootstrapping technique were used for analysis.
Examinations adjusted for age, rank, tenure, and gender.
Sample included racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) faculty compared to White faculty.
REM faculty reported higher EMI total scores than White faculty.
Significant disparities found in differentiation and power.
The total model explained approximately 58% of variance in outcomes.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) nursing faculty remain underrepresented, while theory-aligned measurement of marginalization in faculty samples is limited. METHOD: tests and ANCOVA with bias-corrected and accelerated bootstrapping (5,000 resamples) examined racial differences and race × age/rank interactions, adjusting for age, rank, tenure, and gender. RESULTS: REM faculty reported higher EMI total scores than White faculty. Largest disparities were in intermediacy and differentiation, with smaller but significant gaps in secrecy, voice, liminality, and reflectiveness; power was non-significant. Adjusted models confirmed group differences and significant race × age and race × rank interactions. The total model explained approximately 58% of variance. CONCLUSION: Findings localize marginalization to bridgework and hierarchy. Institutions should implement formal sponsorship, inclusive governance, and equity-aligned evaluation, with targeted support for early-career faculty.

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