Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Psychology
Advisor
Peggy A. Samples
Abstract
AbstractEven though the current literature addresses racial microaggressions among ethnic minority people and implications for counseling, no qualitative research that included the voices of ethnic minority individuals was found. Researchers have not fully addressed the prevalence of racial microaggressions in counseling sessions. The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore the lived encounters of ethnic minorities concerning racial microaggressions in counseling. The study issue was analyzed through the lens of critical race theory. Four participants were recruited from the Walden University participation pool. Data were selected through semi-structure interviews and narrative analysis was used to analyze data to identify the main concepts and develop a narrative coding structure. Fourteen narrative themes emerged from the narrative codes and findings showed that participants encountered racial microaggressions in the form of bias, prejudice, false assumptions, and misinterpretations, which the clients’ reported impacted their judgment and not trusting their instincts. This research may contribute to positive social change by helping leaders in the counseling profession to understand their multicultural and diverse environment. The counseling organization could also use this research as a basis for policy decisions that may enhance racial relations in this profession.
Recommended Citation
Morton, Joan, "Microaggressions Against Ethnic Individuals From Minorities in Counseling" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14363.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14363
