Experiences of Microaggressions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Students in Two Post-Secondary Contexts | Zendy

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Experiences of Microaggressions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Students in Two Post-Secondary Contexts

Author(s) -

Victoria M. O’Keefe,

Brenna L. Greenfield

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

american indian and alaska native mental health research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44

H-Index - 24

ISSN - 0893-5394

DOI - 10.5820/aian.2603.2019.58

Subject(s) - ethnic group , mental health , distress , psychology , suicide prevention , identity (music) , poison control , medicine , clinical psychology , sociology , anthropology , psychiatry , environmental health , physics , acoustics

American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) are subject to widespread cultural misrepresentations ranging from intrusive questions about ethnic identity to Native-themed sports team mascots. Racial microaggressions are linked to negative physical health, mental health, and academic consequences for AI/ANs. This study examines microaggressions experienced by AI/AN post-secondary students in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Microaggression prevalence ratings and associated distress were compared across region, gender, income, age, and cultural involvement. Results showed microaggressions were highly prevalent among AI/AN students in New Mexico and Oklahoma and varied by demographic and cultural factors. Increased AI/AN microaggressions research is needed to bring awareness, education, and solutions.

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