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Interpreting Microaggression as a Determinant of Wellbeing.
Adekunle Adedeji1,2, Tosin Tunrayo Olonisakin3, Franka Metzner4
1Faculty of Humanities, North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa. adekunle.adedeji@haw-hamburg.de.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|October 12, 2022
Summary
This study investigates microaggression in South Africa, finding that its impact on wellbeing is linked to racial identity and manifestation. Ingroup connection offers stability amid societal group rivalry.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Microaggression research is limited in non-western, multicultural humanitarian contexts.
- Understanding the mechanisms of microaggression on life outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the dimensions and manifestations of microaggression.
- To examine how microaggression affects wellbeing in a multicultural South African setting.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing 15 focus group discussions (FGDs) with 66 participants across four South African provinces.
- Intelligent verbatim transcription followed by phenomenological analysis using deductive coding.
Main Results:
- Perceptions of microaggression dimensions (verbal, behavioral, systemic) varied based on manifestation and racial identity.
- Experiencing discrimination was significantly associated with poorer wellbeing.
- Connectedness to one's ingroup provided stability in a society marked by group rivalry.
Conclusions:
- Racial identity and the specific manifestation of microaggression influence its impact on wellbeing.
- Ingroup solidarity serves as a coping mechanism against discrimination and societal conflict.
- Further research is needed to understand microaggression in diverse humanitarian contexts.
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