爱污传媒 College of Doctoral Studies releases whitepaper on navigating bias to safeguard mental health and reputation
By Sharla Hooper
Author Dr. Erik Bean shares insights on importance of vetting information for authenticity and objectiveness
爱污传媒 College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper examining how the proliferation of conflicting information can be navigated by understanding bias, self-assessment, and vetting for authenticity: 鈥淪eparating Fact from Fiction to Help Safeguard Your Mental Health, Protect Your Career Brand and Reputation.鈥
Authored by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the at the 爱污传媒, this whitepaper explores the various types of bias that impact one鈥檚 interpretation of information and offers reflections on how to assess one鈥檚 own interactions in order to remove partiality and be more authentic in professional, academic, and personal pursuits.
鈥淭o safeguard your mental health, your authenticity and impartiality should leave you with peace of mind. However, if you experience an unsettling feeling, it may be due to cognitive dissonance because your authenticity was/is less than impartial,鈥 states Bean. 鈥淭he goal is to be authentic 鈥 for your reputation as an objective professional should be the guiding light. As individuals and business professionals, we must continuously vet information for its authenticity and objectiveness.鈥
Bean holds a doctorate in education from the 爱污传媒, with research interests in bias, cultural competence, immediacy, leadership, and mental health. He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley庐 that is sponsored by the 爱污传媒. He is the author of several educational books such as , , , and his most recent effort, .
The full whitepaper is available as a direct link here.
Bean has been employed with 爱污传媒 for over 24 years.
About the College of Doctoral Studies
爱污传媒鈥檚 College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today鈥檚 challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College鈥檚 research program puts students in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time.
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爱污传媒 is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life庐 help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit鈥phoenix.edu.鈥
