The Role of Racial Microaggressions, Stress, and Acculturation in Understanding Latino Health Outcomes in the USA

Anderson, Kathryn Freeman; Finch, Jessie K.

doi:10.1007/s12552-017-9212-2

Cited by 21 publications

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“…Burgeoning research also suggests that racial microaggressions are associated with increased cortisol (Zeiders et al, 2018), general health status (K. F. Anderson & Finch, 2017;Lewis et al, 2017;Nicholson & Mei, 2020), and various somatic symptoms ( J. Y. J. Kim et al, 2019;Nadal et al, 2017;Robinson-Wood et al, 2020).…”

Section: Physiological Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reviewing Racial Microaggressions Research: Documenting Targets’ Experiences, Harmful Sequelae, and Resistance Strategies

Spanierman

Clark

Kim

2021

Perspect Psychol Sci

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In this article, we review the theoretical and empirical literature on racial microaggressions from 2007 to 2020 ( N = 138 articles). First, we refine racial microaggressions theory and update the definition to address mischaracterizations in the literature and clarify the term (i.e., “micro” refers to microlevel interactions rather than degree of harm). Next, we used four superordinate categories (i.e., pathologizing differences, denigrating and pigeonholing, excluding or rendering invisible, and perpetuating color-blind racial attitudes) in which to situate racial microaggression themes from the extant literature. Moreover, we consolidated and renamed existing themes to privilege targets’ perspectives (e.g., facing assumptions of inferior status and enduring exoticization). We then synthesized qualitative and quantitative research that shows harmful sequelae of racial microaggressions (i.e., psychological and physiological symptoms). Extending prior research on coping with gendered racial microaggressions, we describe empirical findings on collective, resistance, and self-protective strategies to mitigate the harmful impact of racial microaggressions. We conclude with directions for future research.

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Section: Physiological Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reviewing Racial Microaggressions Research: Documenting Targets’ Experiences, Harmful Sequelae, and Resistance Strategies

Spanierman

Clark

Kim

2021

Perspect Psychol Sci

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“…Microaggressions have been linked to internalizing problems, psychological distress, and negative affect (Lui and Quezada, 2019). Microaggressions also have shown associations with heightened traumatic stress symptoms, and in turn greater likelihood of depression and poorer physical health (Anderson and Finch, 2017).…”

Section: Discrimination Stressors and Mental Health Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Coping Strategies for Distinct Discrimination-Related Stressors

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Adams²

2021

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Objectives: According to national data, Latinx individuals are faced with increasing rates of racial discrimination over the last few years. To reduce the negative psychological impact of discrimination, many Latinx individuals engage in coping behaviors. Although research shows that coping can buffer against discrimination-related stress, few studies have examined if individuals’ coping strategies vary across various forms of discrimination experiences. The present study examined Latinx individuals’ self-reported coping strategies in response to everyday racial discrimination, racial microaggressions, and police and law enforcement discrimination. Method: Latinx American adults living in the Texas community (N = 427, 52.0% women, Mage = 34.05) completed survey questionnaires on three forms of discrimination experiences, and their coping strategies in each form of discrimination. Results: Participants reported microaggressions to be the most frequent form of discrimination, followed by everyday discrimination and then police and law enforcement discrimination. It was most common for participants to use secondary control engagement across forms of discrimination experiences, and the least common to use involuntary engagement and involuntary disengagement. Secondary control engagement and primary control disengagement were both used more commonly in response to everyday discrimination than in response to police discrimination. Conclusion: Results highlighted the possibility that individuals employ distinctive coping strategies in response to discrimination experiences. Future research directions are discussed.

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“…The cumulative effects of microaggressions can increase psychological distress, mental health issues, and overall health concerns (Nadal et al, 2016;Sue et al, 2008). Nonetheless, literature examining the cumulative effects of intersectional microaggressions is limited (Anderson & Finch, 2017).…”

Section: Microaggressionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Centralizing the voices of queer womxn of color in counseling

Reyes

Lindo

Allen

et al. 2021

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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This participatory action research study explored queer womxn of color's (QWoC) experiences of microaggressions in counseling. Due to the multifaceted and complex experiences of QWoC, this study was informed by intersectionality theory and utilized photovoice methodology to explore QWoC's experiences of microaggressions in counseling. The seven QWoC who participated in this study provided portrayals of their experience of microaggressions in counseling. Five major themes were prominent in their photographs and narratives: (a) counseling as a tool of oppression, (b) impact of oppression in counseling, (c) strategies for survival, (d) healing for QWoC, and (e) the power of sharing mi historia. Overall, co-researchers provided insight into their experiences of oppression in counseling, while highlighting clinical and research practices that may be healing and liberatory for QWoC. Additionally, implications and conclusions drawn from the experiences of co-researchers provide recommendations for counselors working with QWoC. K E Y W O R D S intersectionality, liberatory clinical practices, microaggressions in counseling, participatory action research, queer womxn of colorLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ) people experience mental health issues, which can be exacerbated by overt and covert discrimination (e.g., hate crimes, microaggressions), minority stress, and a lack of understanding, among other factors (Casey et al., 2019;Weber, Collins, Robinson-Wood, Zeko-Underwood & Poindexter, 2018). Minority stress is the sum of the additional stressors LGBTQ people experience from ongoing oppression in the form of discrimination, stigmatization, and harassment due to their sexual identity, gender identity, and/or gender expression (Meyer, 2003;Meyer, 2012). Experiences of oppression can occur across institutional, systemic, and interpersonal domains (Casey et al., 2019;Meyer, 2012). Other factors that may contribute to LGBTQ people's increased risk of mental health issues include: feelings of isolation, shame, guilt, internalized homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia; history of traumatic events such as physical, emotional, or sexual child abuse; and familial rejection and lack of social support

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The Role of Racial Microaggressions, Stress, and Acculturation in Understanding Latino Health Outcomes in the USA

Cited by 21 publications

References 58 publications

Reviewing Racial Microaggressions Research: Documenting Targets’ Experiences, Harmful Sequelae, and Resistance Strategies

Reviewing Racial Microaggressions Research: Documenting Targets’ Experiences, Harmful Sequelae, and Resistance Strategies

Coping Strategies for Distinct Discrimination-Related Stressors

Centralizing the voices of queer womxn of color in counseling

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