Table 2.

Perceptions and experiences of Nigerian residents in Brazil regarding affirmative action plans and psychological empowerment

S/NItemStrongly disagree (%)Disagree (%)Neutral (%)Agree (%)Strongly agree (%)
AA1I feel encouraged to pursue opportunities in Brazilian organizations, even though I am not a formal beneficiary of local affirmative action policies2.64.07.939.645.9
AA2I am motivated to contribute my best to the development of the Brazilian organizations where I work or apply2.13.27.442.245.1
AA3I feel a sense of belonging and consider Brazil as an important country for my career and personal growth5.36.610.636.940.6
AA4I am willing to share information about affirmative action opportunities in Brazil with others3.24.79.238.344.6
AA5I feel more confident applying for positions in Brazil knowing that organizations implement affirmative action policies2.43.77.940.945.1
BA1I perceive that Brazilian affirmative action policies create fair opportunities for disadvantaged groups, even though I am not a formal beneficiary3.24.58.438.545.4
BA2I believe affirmative action contributes to greater equality within Brazilian organizations2.63.97.940.145.5
BA3I believe affirmative action increases the likelihood of Black individuals being considered for employment2.94.28.139.345.5
BA4I perceive that Brazilian organizations effectively implement affirmative action policies4.05.39.536.744.5
BA5Affirmative action in Brazilian organizations increases workforce diversity2.43.77.440.745.8
PE1The work I do in Brazilian organizations is meaningful to me2.13.46.842.545.2
PE2I am confident in my ability to perform well in Brazilian organizations1.82.96.543.345.5
PE3I have control over what happens in my work within Brazilian organizations3.04.17.340.844.8
PE4I have significant influence over decisions related to my role in Brazilian organizations3.65.08.139.743.6
PE5I can make an impact in the Brazilian organizations where I apply2.53.87.041.944.8
Note(s):

AA = affirmative action plans; BB = Black applicants’ reaction; PE = psychological empowerment

Source(s): Author’s own creation

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