Factors Associated with Discrimination among Minority College Students

Hall, Michael E.; Williams, Ronald D.; Penhollow, Tina M.; Rhoads, Kelley; Hunt, Barry

doi:10.5993/ajhb.39.3.4

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“…The trustworthiness of the study was ensured by the fact that a) all participants were encouraged to speak freely about their experiences; b) all the steps in the analysis [17] were strictly followed; c) three of the authors participated in the coding of the data and d) the students’ voices were heard and accounted for using quotations. Moreover, the findings were linked with those from other international studies [4, 10–12, 18, 20], which bolsters the integrity of the current study. Thus, this study has demonstrated that participants experienced similar challenges as ethnic minority students’ in other western countries.…”

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“…Learning a new language and different ways of academic writing is difficult and may affect or impede academic performance. Coupled with that, ethnic minority students also reported facing discrimination and maintaining their cultural identity [6–8, 10, 11]. Additionally, these particular students may also face a sense of belonging [9].…”

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“…Consequently, there may be difficulties faced in trying to adjust and feel a part of society. With this in mind, it is imperative that ethnic minority students are given due consideration and experience a positive teaching and learning environment to promote integration [10, 11]. Additionally, a lack of role models amongst family, friends and within the academic and practice environment is another factor that can impact ethnic minority students’ experiences, leading to feelings of vulnerability more so than other native students [5, 15].…”

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Exploring the experiences of being an ethnic minority student within undergraduate nurse education: a qualitative study

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BackgroundStudents studying in a country where another language is spoken face multiple challenges including their ability to fully integrate with peers and academic pressures in trying to obtain an undergraduate nursing degree. The aim of the study was to explore the lived experiences of students, from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds, undertaking an undergraduate nursing degree.MethodsThe study adopted a qualitative design and eight individual semi-structured interviews were conducted. The interviews were analysed using manifest content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman.ResultsStudents reported feelings of isolation and the lack of opportunities to integrate with native students within academia and practice. The need for personal support was a crucial factor that was independent of gender and students reported challenges related to both language and culture during the programme.ConclusionsSuggestions arising from this study includes appropriate support systems within academia and practice. It is imperative that universities and practice settings promote and integrate cultural awareness within academia and practice in meeting the needs of students and providing culturally appropriate nursing care, thereby providing opportunities for all students to become competent and professional practitioners.

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“…Countless studies have demonstrated that BIPOC students struggle with racial tension on college campuses and experience differential treatment and stereotyping (McClain et al, 2016). These experiences of discrimination also represent barriers to success for students of color in university settings (Banks, 2010; Hall et al, 2015) leading to minority status stress, which can increase feelings of isolation and heighten mental health stressors (Banks, 2010; McClain et al, 2016). Furthermore, both discrimination and negative perceptions of the campus racial climate impact psychological functioning, poor academic performance, imposter syndrome, and feelings of not belonging (Cokley et al, 2013).…”

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Examining Wellness, Burnout, and Discrimination Among BIPOC Counseling Students

Basma

DeDiego

Dafoe

2021

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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Counseling students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC) may experience discrimination that negatively affects their overall wellness. This quantitative study assessed wellness, burnout, and discrimination for 105 graduate‐level BIPOC counseling students. Results showed a relationship between discrimination and wellness. Los estudiantes en programas de consejería que se identifican como personas negras, indígenas o de color (BIPOC, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden sufrir discriminación que afecte a su bienestar general de forma negativa. Este estudio cuantitativo evaluó el bienestar, agotamiento y discriminación en 105 estudiantes universitarios BIPOC en programas de grado de consejería. Los resultados mostraron una relación entre la discriminación y el bienestar.

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“…Regardless, the research is clear that the sociocultural experiences of those who are U.S.-born are distinct from immigrants and aggregate data is likely to mask not only prevalence but also obfuscate unique health risk factors associated with nativity (Miller, 2010). Racial discrimination is a frequent stressor experienced by Asian American college students and may have especially damaging consequences during this development period (Hall et al, 2015;Tran & Sangalang, 2016). Comprehensive reviews highlight the deleterious effects of racial discrimination on a wide range of health outcomes, including alcohol misuse, psychological distress, depression, and physical health problems (Pascoe & Smart Richman, 2009;Williams & Mohammed, 2009).…”

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Racial discrimination, distress, coping motives, and alcohol-related problems among U.S.-born Asian American young adults.

Iwamoto¹,

Kane²,

Negi³

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Asian American Journal of Psychology

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There is evidence that alcohol use and problem drinking are increasing among Asian Americans. This trend appears to be salient for U.S.-born Asian Americans in particular. Some studies suggest that U.S.-born Asian Americans engage in similar rates of alcohol use compared to other racial groups. Therefore, it is critical to identify the mechanisms of risk and factors associated with alcohol-related problems among this health disparities group. Racial discrimination is considered to be a highly stressful life experience and is significantly associated with alcohol use among ethnic minorities in general. We investigated the role of psychological distress and the drinking to cope motive as underlying mediators between racial discrimination and alcohol-related problems among 1,432 U.S.-born Asian American young adult college students from Southern California. Asian American students reported high rates of psychological distress and instances of racial discrimination. The final structural equation model provided strong fit to the data, and the variables in the model accounted for 44% of the variance in alcohol-related problems. Controlling for alcohol use, Greek fraternity and sorority status, and gender, racial discrimination was significantly associated with alcoholrelated problems. Drinking to cope and psychological distress partially mediated the discrimination and alcohol-related problems association. Racial discrimination appears to be an important risk factor for alcoholrelated problems among Asian American young adults. This study was a novel investigation into how psychological distress and drinking to cope mechanisms help explain and provide specificity to the racial discrimination and alcohol-related problems association among Asian Americans.What is the public significance of this article? U.S.-born Asian American young adults reported frequent incidences of racial discrimination, and significant psychological distress. Racial discrimination and distress increased the risk of reporting alcohol-related problems.

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Factors Associated with Discrimination among Minority College Students

Abstract: Understanding the predictors of perceived racial discrimination may allow for the development of interventions that alleviate the stress associated with discrimination.

Cited by 7 publications

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Exploring the experiences of being an ethnic minority student within undergraduate nurse education: a qualitative study

Exploring the experiences of being an ethnic minority student within undergraduate nurse education: a qualitative study

Examining Wellness, Burnout, and Discrimination Among BIPOC Counseling Students

Racial discrimination, distress, coping motives, and alcohol-related problems among U.S.-born Asian American young adults.

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