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BIPOC Experiences of Racial Trauma on TikTok: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Yi-Hsin Hung1, A'Lyric Miles1, Zachary Trevino1
1Community, Family, and Addiction Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA.
Contemporary Family Therapy
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Social media analysis reveals six themes of racial trauma, including encountering racism and its consequences. Findings enhance clinical understanding and mental health treatment for racial trauma experiences.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Racial trauma is a persistent issue in American society.
- Recent racial violence and anti-Asian hate incidents have increased public attention.
- Social media serves as a platform for expressing emotions and perspectives on social issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze individual perspectives and experiences of racial trauma discussed on social media.
- To understand how racial trauma is represented on TikTok during significant racial incidents.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of TikTok posts tagged with #racialtrauma.
- Data collected from March 2020 to May 2022, encompassing key racial incidents.
Main Results:
- Six emergent themes identified: encountering racism, traumatic experiences, consequences of racial trauma, expressing difficult feelings, questioning oppression/privilege, and calls for awareness.
- These themes illustrate the multifaceted nature of racial trauma as discussed online.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insights for clinicians on clients' experiences of racial trauma.
- Clinical implications suggest incorporating a nuanced understanding of racial trauma into mental health treatment.
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