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Wed 30 Apr 2025 12:00 - 12:15 at 206 plus 208 - Gender, Equity and Diversity

Diversity in the software industry is increasingly recognized for its significant advantages, despite the potential for conflicts and challenges. This study investigates the implications of diversity within agile software development teams, particularly focusing on the experiences of LGBTQIAPN+ professionals. Through an opinion survey of 40 participants, we identify critical factors affecting developer satisfaction and retention, revealing that trust, communication, and adequate support are vital for effective collaboration. Our findings indicate that less structured teams often face issues such as discrimination and inadequate inclusion policies, leading to frustration and diminished sprint performance. Moreover, participants reported higher dissatisfaction with in-person work environments, citing psychological discomfort and reduced productivity compared to remote work. This research underscores the need for targeted practices to improve visibility and support for LGBTQIAPN+ professionals, contributing to a deeper understanding of how diversity impacts agile methodologies and developer experience in the software industry.

This program is tentative and subject to change.

Wed 30 Apr

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11:00 - 12:30
Gender, Equity and DiversitySE in Society (SEIS) at 206 plus 208
11:00
15m
Talk
A Socio-Technical Grounded Theory on the Effect of Cognitive Dysfunctions in the Performance of Software Developers with ADHD and Autism
SE in Society (SEIS)
Kiev Gama Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Grischa Liebel Reykjavik University, Miguel Goulao NOVA-LINCS, FCT/UNL, Aline Lacerda Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Cristiana Lacerda Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
11:15
15m
Talk
Belonging Beyond Code: Queer Software Engineering and Humanities Student Experiences
SE in Society (SEIS)
Emily Vorderwülbeke University of Passau, Isabella Graßl Technical University at Darmstadt, Germany
Pre-print
11:30
15m
Talk
Breaking the Silos: An Actionable Framework for Recruiting Diverse Participants in SE
SE in Society (SEIS)
Shandler Mason North Carolina State University, Hank Lenham North Carolina State University, Sandeep Kuttal North Carolina State University
11:45
15m
Talk
Enhancing Women's Experiences in Software Engineering
SE in Society (SEIS)
Júlia Rocha Fortunato University of Brasília, Luana Ribeiro Soares University of Brasília, Gabriela Silva Alves University of Brasília, Edna Dias Canedo University of Brasilia (UnB), Fabiana Freitas Mendes Aalto University
12:00
15m
Talk
Investigating the Developer eXperience of LGBTQIAPN+ People in Agile Teams
SE in Society (SEIS)
Edvaldo R. Wassouf-Jr UFMS, Pedro Fukuda Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Awdren Fontão Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)
12:15
15m
Talk
There's Nothing to See Here: A Study of Deaf and Hearing Developer Use of Stack Overflow
SE in Society (SEIS)
Steve Counsell Brunel University London, Giuseppe Destefanis Brunel University London, Rumyana Neykova Brunel University London, Alina Miron Brunel University, Nadine Aburumman Brunel University, Thomas Shippey LogicMonitor
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