Neurodiversity and Leader Selection: Parity in Evaluations Amid Enduring Interpersonal Prototypes

Quinetta Roberson, Joie Magalona, Narda Quigley, Department of Psychology, College of Social Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Department of Management, Villanova School of Business, Villanova University

Group & Organization Management

Published online on July 01, 2026

Abstract

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Organizations increasingly promote neurodiversity in hiring, yet it remains unclear how candidates whose materials signal neurodiversity-related affiliation are evaluated in leadership selection. Drawing on implicit leadership and role congruity theories, ...