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Chimereodo Okoroji1, Evelyn Oka2
1Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Abstract:
Discrimination is a common experience among racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) youth and often results in negative health and psychological outcomes. However, few studies provide adolescents with opportunities to directly share their discriminatory experiences, especially within the school context. Using a critical race theory framework and phenomenological approach, the present study explored how Black middle school students experienced and responded to discrimination in school settings. Findings revealed that youth experienced both direct and vicarious discrimination at school from multiple sources. Additionally, their responses indicated developmental and adaptive challenges, as well as a nuanced understanding of discrimination in their daily lives. Implications regarding educators' roles in affirming and supporting Black students' experiences are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
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