University of Western Ontario, Ivey Business School

Do you see me? New study examines how women of colour experience invisibility in the workplace

A recent landmark study found that women of color experience invisibility in traditionally white and male professions, with four distinct forms of invisibility identified. The study also reveals how different social power levels influence responses to invisibility, ranging from withdrawal to approach or pragmatic tactics.

SourceUniversity of Western Ontario, Ivey Business School·JournalJournal of Applied Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateMar 7, 2023

Fear of judgment is keeping consumers indebted – study shows peer groups can help turn that around

A study by Ivey Business School found that joining a peer-supported debt counselling group improves financial well-being, particularly for those who fear stigma. Participants repaid more debt and experienced increased motivation when interacting with others who shared similar financial struggles.

SourceUniversity of Western Ontario, Ivey Business School·JournalJournal of Marketing Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2023

Elevated testosterone causes bull market trading

A new study by researchers at the Ivey Business School found that elevated testosterone levels in male traders increased bid prices and asset price bubbles, leading to market instability. The experiment showed that testosterone drove changes in market dynamics by increasing bidding, selling prices, and volume.

SourceUniversity of Western Ontario, Ivey Business School·JournalManagement Science·DateAug 16, 2017