Table 4. Direct and mediating effects of...

Table 4.

Direct and mediating effects of Black applicants’ reaction and psychological empowerment on affirmative action plans

Hypothesis	Relationship	β	SE	t-value	p-value	R²	95% CI (LL, UL)	Decision
H1	Black applicants’ reaction → affirmative action plans	0.229	0.049	4.661	0.001**	0.406	–	Supported
H2	Psychological empowerment × Black applicants’ reaction → affirmative action plans	0.637	0.035	18.111	0.001**	–	[0.047, 0.059]	Supported

Hypothesis	Relationship	β	SE	t-value	p-value	R²	95% CI (LL, UL)	Decision
H1	Black applicants’ reaction → affirmative action plans	0.229	0.049	4.661	0.001**	0.406	–	Supported
H2	Psychological empowerment × Black applicants’ reaction → affirmative action plans	0.637	0.035	18.111	0.001**	–	[0.047, 0.059]	Supported

Note(s):

β = standardized coefficient; SE = standard error; CI = confidence interval; LL = lower limit; UL = upper limit. p < 0.05*, p < 0.01**

Source(s): Author’s own creation

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