Perceptions Of Members Research Articles

Ageing Healthy: Perceptions of Older Persons, Community Members, and Other Stakeholders in Uganda.

Promoting healthy ageing would benefit from an understanding of what this means to stakeholders. We explored healthy ageing perceptions in rural and peri-urban Ugandan communities. Community dialogues, focus group discussions with older persons, community members, community-based organization leaders, key informant interviews with Ministries of Gender (2), Health (1), non-governmental organizations (3) and elderly representatives (5) were held. Thematic content analysis framework was used. Physical perceptions of ageing healthy included physical fitness, absence of health challenges, good physical appearance and looking younger. Emotional perceptions were a stress-free life with children's care, a balanced diet, basic needs and activity involvement. Socio-economic included financial stability, medical accessibility, future planning and network engagement. Spirituality, ageing with dignity and knowledge of body changes were others. The study provides insight into physical, emotional, and socio-economic perceptions of healthy ageing. Additional research in other settings would inform the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.

Peasant Perceptions of Environmental Remediation Developed by Consorcio Santo Toribio in the Peasant Community of Cari Cari - Mañazo - Puno, 2020 – 2024

The research addresses the perceptions of the peasants of the community of Cari-Cari - Mañazo, province and department of Puno, about the environmental remediation carried out by the Santo Toribio Consortium. These actions were carried out to mitigate the effects of the environmental liabilities generated by the former Aladino VI Mining Unit, which operated in the area until 1986 in the Quearaya annex. The main objective was to systematize the population's perceptions regarding the recovery of ecosystem services in the areas affected by copper mining. The methodology used was qualitative, descriptive-ethnographic, non-experimental-longitudinal design, using the inductive method. To collect the information, observation guides and in-depth interviews were applied. The results highlight the effects of mining environmental liabilities in the community, 24 passive components were identified, including a mine entrance, as a legacy of the mining activities of the former Aladino VI Unit. Within the framework of Law No. 28271 of 2004, which regulates mining environmental liabilities (PAMs), the company Activos Mineros S.A.C. (AMSAC) commissioned the consulting firm CESEL S.A. to design a closure plan for these liabilities and the Santo Toribio Consortium assumed the responsibility of executing the environmental rehabilitation, in the project called "Recovery of ecosystem services of the middle part of the Chactani Gorge of the Ilpa Basin". These activities took place between August 10, 2020 and 2024. In conclusion, the research highlights the importance of environmental rehabilitation actions and their impact on the perception of community members, who value the efforts made to restore ecosystem services in their community, after years of negative impact from mining.

Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Schizophrenia and Community Members’ Attitudes Toward Patients and Their Family Caregivers

ABSTRACT Schizophrenia is a complex disorder with no known single cause which makes family caregivers of patients to develop their own perceptions and interpretations of the condition. We aimed to find out family caregivers’ perceptions and how they influence their treatment seeking behavior as well as attitudes of community members toward family caregivers and their patients. Qualitative data were collected from 24 family caregivers, of patients with schizophrenia who were residents of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Findings indicated that family caregivers accepted schizophrenia as a chronic medical condition that could only be treated in a hospital. Community members got used to seeing patients with schizophrenia and accepted them with their family caregivers as part of their community. Study findings provide important information that could be used by social workers, other mental health workers and policy-makers to strengthen service delivery and mobilization of social support for family caregivers and their patients with schizophrenia.

Veteran and healthcare team perspectives on the TeleWound Practice Program within the Veterans Health Administration.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) recently piloted the implementation of the TeleWound Practice Program (TWP), which provides interprofessional wound care to Veterans remotely. We assessed the perceptions of Veterans and healthcare team members (HCTMs), and their experiences with the TWP. We surveyed Veterans from four VHA medical centres who had received at least one TWP visit between 1 May 2020 and 31 May 2021, and HCTMs associated with any TWP encounter between 1 September 2019 and 31 March 2021. Survey data were summarised using descriptive statistics and open-ended question responses were analysed using thematic coding. Out of 534 Veterans approached, 194 completed the survey (a 36% response rate). Most were interested in continuing to use TeleWound care (66%), felt more motivated to participate in their wound care due to the TWP (70%), and reported reductions in travel distance (81%) and cost (81%) related to wound care. Of the 32 HCTMs approached, 19 completed the TWP survey (a 59% response rate). Respondents indicated that the TWP improved their own professional decision-making skills (82%) and supported Veterans to take a more active role in their health (100%). Challenges included insufficient training for HTCMs, lack of stakeholder buy-in, and logistical and technical issues. Suggestions for improvement related to equipment, additional training and dedicated TWP staff. In this study, the Veterans were satisfied with the TWP and were more motivated to engage in wound self-management after receiving care through the TWP. HCTMs also perceived the TWP as beneficial to Veterans. However, additional efforts are needed to address barriers to TWP implementation across the VHA system of care.

Is medical school culture conducive to women’s academic success? a survey on faculty perceptions and experiences of gender equity

BackgroundIn academic medicine, the lack of gender equity hinders the career progression of women academics. This can often affect scientific productivity and widen the gender gap that exists in this field. As such, this study aimed to understand how full-time faculty members in academic medicine perceive the climate for women academics and identify target areas for interventions supporting gender equity.MethodsThis study adopted an embedded mixed-methods design. Data collection was done from November 2022 to January 2023, at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Medicine. The participants comprised academic clinicians and non-clinician faculty members who were either currently employed full-time at the NUS School of Medicine or had recently resigned. They completed an adapted version of the Culture Conducive to Women’s Academic Success (CCWAS) questionnaire, which assessed their perceptions of the faculty climate across four domains: equal access, work-life balance, freedom from gender bias, and supportive leadership. Quantitative findings were complemented by qualitative data gathered through open-ended survey questions. ANOVA and t-test were used to analyse the quantitative data, and content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data.ResultsCompared to female participants (M = 140.0, SD = 57.9), male participants perceived greater gender equity (M = 158.7, SD = 62.9). Personal experiences of gender inequity were described by some female participants. Participants also raised various suggestions to improve work-life balance for both male and female faculty members, mitigate structural gender bias and increasing support for women faculty.ConclusionsFemale faculty members tend to have a less favourable view of the working climate for women in academic medicine, compared to their male counterparts. This might be attributed to differences in awareness of gender inequity and understanding of gender bias. Findings of this study provided further insight into the perceptions of faculty members regarding workplace gender equity and interventions that can be implemented to support them in their career.Trial registrationEthical approval was obtained from the National University of Singapore Institutional Review Board (NUS-IRB-2022-325).

Results of the 2024 AMWA Member Experience Survey

The 2024 AMWA Member Experience Survey, conducted in the first quarter of 2024, was performed to assess the perceptions of AMWA members regarding the programs, resources, and services provided by the organization. The responses to the survey will be used by the Board of Directors (BOD) to inform decisions about program development, major initiatives, and the organization’s strategic direction.

강의평가 문항 개발 및 타당화 연구: D대학 사례를 중심으로

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop and validate course evaluation items. Methods A preliminary items were developed through literature review, member perception survey, and focus group interview. A pilot test was conducted thereafter. Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analysis were performed using data collected from 243 participants. Additionally, correlations between students' self-assessment and course evaluation responses were analyzed. Results Confirmatory factor analysis indicated overall good model fit and factor loadings (standardized coefficients above .842), and reliability was also satisfactory (internal consistency coefficient above .702). Additional analysis revealed statistically significant correlations between students' self-assessment and course evaluation responses (correlation above .395). Conclusions This study is significant in that it incorporated the opinions of both professors and learners during the item development phase, and the number of items was reduced while ensuring they were objective and comprehensive in content.

Вплив релігійних засад на формування правової ідеології

Abstract. The article clarifies the influence of the religious factor on the formation of the legal ideology of Ukrainian society in modern realities, which often has an ambiguous and contradictory character in the formation of the newest mechanism for the realization of human and citizen rights and freedoms. The approach to the religious factor based on the principle of political theology makes it possible to use the factor of religious organizations and the church in the process of building a nation-state in Ukraine, which is of great importance for the formation of a strong, democratic and legal state, which is capable of protecting national interests and resisting threats to national security. This approach also makes it possible to consider Ukrainian religious organizations and churches as an element of Christian civilization, where there is a place for Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants. This approach creates a platform for cooperation within Western institutions (EU, NATO) of states dominated by different Christian denominations. It has been proven that Christian norms and religious legal awareness are formed in objective conditions and closely interact, and thus influence legal awareness, shape the perception of members of society about their rights and obligations, about the proper legal order. From its side, legal consciousness affects religious norms, determines the practice of their application in the interests of believers, religious communities in the realization of their religious interests by the latter, determining the nature of law enforcement, rule-making activity, the mechanism of legal regulation, etc. That is, Christian norms act as the most important regulators of various social relations, factors in the formation of legal norms, the attitude of individuals to legal institutions and the manifestation of illegal or lawful behavior. It was noted that the influence of religious organizations and churches is changing and transforming into new ideas, legal and political. The structural component of ideology is the religious basis, and this does not apply exclusively to theocratic and clerical states, since religious norms have become the basis of the moral foundations of society. Despite the fact that in the digital age, religious values, although they lose their former meaning as a "sacred image" of the world, and even if they do not have a direct impact on the legal system, they still play an important role in legal life, because the European legal culture was created under the influence Christianity, the Christian view of the world. And modern European legal systems function in a social system that has absorbed Christian religious values. Keywords: law; religion; ideology; legal ideology; religious ideology; religious factor; religious norms; Christian principles; human rights and freedoms; religious organizations; church; legal order; functions of religion; functional similarity of law and religion; state-religious relations.

CSR In Business School: Faculty’s Perception of University/College Social Responsibility (USR) Initiatives in Nepal

Universities and colleges must recognise that, in pursuit of their primary teaching and research goals, they must also consider their obligations to society and the environment. However, a detailed investigation of how faculties perceive their college/university social responsibility is still lacking. This research investigates the perceptions of faculty members in business schools regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavours. Gender, age, income, marital status, years of experience and education are the demographic variables considered in the study. The study was conducted among 298 faculty members from all over Nepal. The findings reveal that faculties generally have favourable attitudes towards their university social responsibility initiatives. At the same time, female faculty generally have more positive attitudes towards university social responsibility initiatives in Nepal than their male counterparts. Furthermore, the results demonstrate no significant difference in CSR perception among faculty members based on their length of service, income, age, education and marital status. The insights gained in this chapter shed light on how their staff perceive CSR within universities and colleges, offering a valuable starting point for defining or re-evaluating strategies related to CSR in business school settings.

Percepción de la convivencia escolar en un bachillerato de Aguascalientes

This research is a case study on the perception of students, teachers, directors and family members about school coexistence in a federal technological high school in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The objective was to know how school coexistence is perceived through three observation spaces: classroom/course, the school space, and the socio-communitary space. It was carried out with a mixed methodological approach through individual and group interviews, and with a questionnaire. The analysis of the information was carried out by triangulating the perspective of the informants. The perception from the different actors about the coexistence in the school is positive in general, students relate to each other mainly in informal subgroups whose social relationships are strong and generally stable, while the way these subgroups relate with others decisively influences the perception of school coexistence.

Exploring the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Hospital Staff and Patients on Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room: Quality Improvement Survey Study.

In Canada, the health care system has been estimated to generate 33 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Health care systems, specifically operating rooms (ORs), are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, using 3 to 6 times more energy than the hospital's average unit. This quality improvement study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of staff members and patients on sustainability in the OR, as well as identify opportunities for initiatives and barriers to implementation. A total of 2 surveys were developed, consisting of 27 questions for staff members and 22 questions for patients and caregivers. Topics included demographics, knowledge and attitudes regarding environmental sustainability, opportunities for initiatives, and perceived barriers. Multiple-choice, Likert-scale, and open-ended questions were used. A total of 174 staff members and 37 patients participated. The majority (152/174, 88%) of staff members had received no and minimal training on sustainability, while 93% (162/174) cited practicing sustainability at work as moderately to extremely important. Among patients and caregivers, 54% (20/37) often or always noticed when a hospital is being eco-friendly. Both staff members and patients agreed that improving sustainability would boost satisfaction (125/174, 71.8% and 22/37, 59.4%, respectively) and hospital reputation (22/37, 59.4% and 25/37, 69.5%, respectively). The staff members' highest-rated environmental initiatives included transitioning to reusables, education, and improved energy consumption, while patients prioritized increased nature, improved food sourcing, and education. Perceived barriers to these initiatives included cost, lack of education, and lack of incentives. Staff members and patients and caregivers in a large academic health care center acknowledge the significance of environmental sustainability in the OR. While they do not perceive a direct impact on patient care, they anticipate positive effects on satisfaction and hospital reputation. Aligning initiatives with staff members and patient and caregiver preferences can help drive meaningful change within the OR and beyond.

Empowering voices: unveiling the dynamics of women's NGOs and state relations in Turkey

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the gender perceptions of members within women’s NGOs in Türkiye, highlighting the persistence of patriarchal values despite the rise in these organizations. The study provides insights into the influence of socio-political factors and demographic variables on gender attitudes within these organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe research utilized a survey conducted among 735 members of women’s NGOs in Istanbul and Ankara, gathering quantitative data on their attitudes toward gender inequality. The study employs a gender inequality index, supplemented with demographic and personal factors like age, marital status, education, political ideology and religiosity.FindingsFindings reveal that members of women’s NGOs often exhibit gender-inequitable attitudes, influenced by factors such as age, religiosity, political ideology and education. Contrary to expectations, these NGOs do not uniformly promote feminist values, and gender inequity is deeply entrenched within the organizational culture.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited by its focus on two major cities, which may not reflect the experiences of NGO members in other regions of Türkiye. The findings underscore the necessity to address structural constraints within women’s NGOs to promote genuine gender equality.Practical ImplicationsThis research suggests the need for critical awareness and capacity-building within women’s NGOs in Türkiye. Policymakers and organizational leaders can use these insights to develop targeted interventions that enhance gender consciousness and challenge patriarchal norms in civil society.Originality/valueThis study provides a novel exploration of gender attitudes within women’s NGOs in Türkiye, challenging the assumption that such organizations inherently promote feminist ideals. By combining empirical data with a socio-political analysis, the research reveals how entrenched patriarchal values persist within organizations that advocate for gender equality. This work contributes to understanding the complexities and contradictions in civil society’s role in gender politics, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners interested in gender, civil society and socio-political dynamics in Türkiye.

The influence of servant leadership on athletic performance: a self-determination theory perspective

PurposeTo give a full understanding of how servant leadership impacts organizational performance and needs satisfaction of followers, two unique populations were sampled (i.e. college athletic administrators and coaches) to weigh the importance of leadership on different elements of a sports organization. The purpose for this two-sample design was to enhance the external validity of the results through replication and convergence of conclusions.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized a two-sample structure that consisted of intercollegiate coaches (N = 223) and administrative staff members (N = 176) perceptions of their leader’s servant leadership to better understand its influence on sport organizational performance. From the study’s hypotheses, data were collated and subjected to correlation and step-wise regression analysis.FindingsThe results indicate a relationship between servant leadership and organizational performance from both a sport coach and administrative follower perspective. Furthermore, in the administration sample, servant leadership’s relationship with organizational performance was mediated by competency. This study also expands upon the literature by demonstrating that servant leadership had a positive impact on organizational performance beyond tenure effects.Practical implicationsFor an athletic director, implementing behaviors from servant leadership could be valuable tools to enhance the performances of the teams within intercollegiate athletic departments.Originality/valueThe results indicate a relationship between servant leadership and organizational performance from both a sport coach and administrative follower perspective. Furthermore, in the administration sample, servant leadership’s relationship with organizational performance was mediated by competency. This study also expands upon the literature by demonstrating that servant leadership had a positive impact on organizational performance beyond tenure effects.

Drivers Affecting Internal Audit Consulting Services: Contrasting Views from Demand-Side and Supply-Side Perspectives

demand-side (external auditors and audit committees) and supply-side (chief audit executive and senior and middle-level internal auditors) perspectives on the drivers of internal auditor consulting services. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: An independent sample t-test was conducted using the SPSS to determine views on the differences between the two groups. The study collected the perceptions of 258 respondents, including 123 on the demand side (57 audit committee members and 66 external auditors) and 135 respondents on the supply side (60 heads of internal audit and 75 internal auditors). Research finding: On the demand side, there are significant differences in the perceptions of audit committee members and external auditors, except on senior management support, risk-based internal audits, and auditor skills and competencies. On the supply side, there are no significant differences between chief audit executives and internal auditors’ views, except on organisational culture and data analytics. Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study extends internal audit research based on the resource-based view (RBV) theory, considering various influencing drivers (internal resources) from the perspectives of various stakeholders that affect internal auditors consulting services. Practitioner/ Policy implication: To improve the consulting services of the internal auditors, audit committees, external auditors, chief audit executives and internal auditors should develop an understanding of these conflicting views. Research limitation: Only listed companies in Bangladesh, which are better governed and regulated, were considered for data collection. Future research can focus on other developing countries and on unlisted companies. In addition, perceptions of other stakeholders, such as regulators and senior management, can also be taken into consideration.

Adapting to a New Normal: Peruvian University Faculty’s Experiences with Techno-Stress Post-COVID-19

Background Technology enhances teaching and learning quality, yet when educators lack tech proficiency, it hinders effective education and leads to frustration, lower confidence, and self-doubt. This study aims to investigate the experiences of university faculty members in relation to the impact of technology on their mental well-being. Methods Using a qualitative approach (grounded theory), ten university faculty members were selected for in-depth interviews based on criteria such as teaching experience, tenure, specific courses or subjects taught, and active engagement during the research period. The guiding research question, “What are the experiences and perceptions of university faculty members concerning techno-stress?” directed the study’s focus. The instrument (interview guide) that measured techno-stress consisted of 12 items and was administered virtually. Data were analyzed thematically to uncover common stressors, adaptive strategies, and institutional challenges faced by faculty in adapting to technology’s demands and work overload. Additionally, the study identified four subcategories: work overload, social and emotional interaction, adaption to new technologies, and expectations and teaching quality. Results Techno-stress is a composite of emotional and physical reactions triggered by the improper use of technology. Faculty members’ encounters with techno-stress have substantial implications for their quality of life. Conclusions This research highlights technology’s positive impact on higher education but notes faculty struggles with techno-stress, emphasizing the need for training, support, and boundaries to maintain work-life balance and enhance educational quality.

Community Member Perceptions of Dollar Stores in Baltimore City, Maryland: "They are Not Progressive for the Communities".

Dollar stores are the fastest-growing type of food retailer in the United States, prompting policy action across the country related to their perceived negative impact on the communities they serve. However, there is little existing research that explores community member perceptions of dollar stores, which is critical to inform new, equitable policies. To address this gap in Baltimore City, Maryland, where dollar store density is high, we aimed to describe community member perceptions of dollar stores in terms of their role in the broader community. We used thematic analysis to construct themes from community member in-depth interviews (n = 16) and one community member workshop (n = 21) to understand how dollar stores are viewed in the context of the broader Baltimore City community. Six key themes were generated: (1) dollar stores contribute to neighborhood "blight," (2) better retail is needed, (3) dollar stores meet certain community needs, (4) dollar stores do not invest enough in the community, (5) dollar stores vary in location and stock depending on race-based neighborhood qualities, and (6) product quality is low. Overall, participants acknowledged that dollar stores meet certain needs in communities in which there are few alternative retail options, but many did not view them as a benefit and desired to have other retailers instead. Participants also discussed the lack of dollar store investment in the communities they serve, and the low quality of food and non-food products offered. Future policy development should include community member perspectives to understand local context and align policies with community priorities.

Community engagement to develop a dialogue-drama on adolescent pregnancy in a marginalised migrant population on the Thailand-Myanmar border: an ethnographic approach to participatory action research

ABSTRACT Background Communities in which adolescent pregnancy and safe abortion care are taboo may benefit from culturally appropriate information, education, and communication. Objective This ethnographic and participatory action research (PAR) elicited community members’ perceptions to adolescent pregnancy: which then informed dialogue-drama development in Burmese and Karen language for undocumented migrants on the Thailand-Myanmar border. Methods PAR was conducted in Karen and Burmese language. Interviews and discussions elicited perceptions of community members about adolescent pregnancy. These were analysed for themes and using the fishbone technique, to determine the objectives for the drama. After developing the structure and content of the drama it was piloted, revised, and performed in communities. Responses and impact of the drama were recorded. The team reflected on the drama as a method for health messaging. Results In 2022, themes of responsibility, communication, and experiences of adolescent pregnancy emerged from 10 interviews and 6 discussions with community members. The fishbone technique established three dramatic objectives, woven into a teenage love story with an unplanned pregnancy, to raise community awareness of i) adolescent pregnancy, ii) contraception, and iii) choice in unexpected pregnancy. Post-drama feedback from 11 migrant communities (1,238 participants) was positive although some community members voiced concerns. Given the logistical challenges of conducting the drama in person, a film will be created for wider dissemination. Conclusions Participatory action research resulted in a culturally-nuanced performance, with communities requesting further performances and awareness on adolescent pregnancy and safe abortion care. Video is likely to be a more sustainable option.

NURSE FACULTY MEMBERS' PERCEPTION OF DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ONLINE SURVEY İN TURKEY

Academic organizations are institutions where people with different backgrounds come together. However, the perceptions of academics working in academic organizations on diversity management are unknown. This, aim to determine the perceptions of academic nursing faculty members regarding diversity management. A total of 351 volunteer academic nursing faculty members participated in the study. The study data were collected using an online survey. It was determined that the perception of the diversity management of academic nursing faculty members is at a moderate level. In addition, academic nursing faculty members born in 1980 or earlier, female, single, holding the title of professor, having administrative duties, having 21 years and more of both professional and institutional experience, and evaluating the management style of their institution as "participatory" had higher sub-dimension scores, and there were statistically significant differences between groups in terms of title, administrative duties, institutional experience, and management style of the institution (p < 0.05). To increase the perception of diversity management of academic nursing faculty members, it can be recommended to raise awareness of academic unit managers and to adopt diversity management approaches.

Evaluating OSPE as a Formative Assessment Tool for Medical Students

Introduction. Objective structured practical examination (OSPE) is a globally recognized and widely implemented assessment method used for evaluating students in practical examinations. It requires examinees to complete various tasks within a set time frame, each assessed against predetermined criteria designed to measure practical skills and attitudes. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the OSPE as a tool for internal assessment in the subject of Anatomy for first-year MBBS students, comparing its performance against the traditional practical examination (TPE) method. Methods. In this prospective study, an OSPE tool specific to Anatomy was developed and validated for face and content to ensure that the OSPE stations were standardized and well-constructed. The part-leaving test covered the Thorax and Brain chapters using both the TPE and OSPE methods. A Bland-Altman plot was employed to assess the agreement between the quantitative assessments of both methods. Additionally, a 5-point Likert scale was utilized to gauge the perceptions of both students and faculty members regarding the assessment methods. Results. The analysis revealed a significant difference between the scores obtained from OSPE and TPE. The intraclass correlation coefficients for reliability between TPE and OSPE were 0.81 for the Thorax chapter and 0.84 for the Brain chapter. Additionally, the Bland-Altman plots illustrating the scores from both assessment methods indicated low bias and no definite pattern. While no significant outliers were identified for the Brain part, the Thorax part exhibited outliers at a rate of 6.43%, suggesting the presence of low-impact erratic variables. The Chi-square test for student perceptions yielded significant results for the entire questionnaire. In contrast, faculty perceptions showed significant results for all questions except for two. Conclusions. Due to the high intraclass correlation coefficients between TPE and OSPE and the absence of bias, systematic errors, and erratic variables, OSPE is a promising assessment tool. Students perceived that OSPE decreased the chances of failure and that the questions asked in OSPE were more relevant compared to the traditional method. Faculty members also noted that OSPE provided reasonably high transparency and decreased subjective bias compared to TPE. Considering these factors, it can be concluded that OSPE is a viable potential tool to replace TSE.

Top-down racial biases in size perception: A registered replication and extension of

Biases in the perception and judgment of members of race-based and ethnicity-based minority groups are prevalent, often resulting in detrimental outcomes for these individuals. One such bias is a threat-related stereotype, associating specific race and ethnicity-based social groups with aggressiveness, violence, and criminality. In the US context, Black men are often victims of such bias. Recent evidence suggests that threat-related stereotypes are also linked to biased perceptions, such that perceivers overestimate the body size of Black relative to White men, even in the absence of perceptual differences between them. That is, mere top-down social category information was sufficient to induce perceptual biases in size perception related to threat (Wilson et al., 2017, Study 7). Considering the novelty of this finding and its theoretical importance, we suggested a registered replication of this finding to assess its robustness across laboratories, participants, and social groups. We conducted a direct replication (Study 1, N = 280) of the effect reported by Wilson and colleagues, followed by a conceptual replication (Study 2, N = 280) that tested the generalization of the original findings to another population (Israeli residents) and a different target social group (Muslim Israelis) frequently stereotyped as threatening in this population. Participants did not overestimate the body size of Black or Muslim Israeli targets, pointing to a failed replication of the original effect. These findings suggest that the effects of purely top-down social category information on threat-related perception and judgment are less robust than previously assumed.