Perceptions of microaggression in K-8 school settings: An exploratory study

Suzanne Wintner, Joanna Almeida and Johnnie Hamilton-Mason

Children and Youth Services Review, 2017, vol. 79, issue C, 594-601

Abstract: Researchers have become increasingly aware of the impacts of microaggressions, acts of interpersonal discrimination that are often subtle and harmful. Most studies of microaggression to date have focused on undergraduate and young adult populations. In this exploratory qualitative study, 10 clinically licensed school social workers were interviewed about their perceptions of children's experiences with microaggressions in K-8 school settings. Themes that emerged from interviews with study participants include vulnerability and protection, social and emotional skills, and community building. Findings support an initial understanding of childhood microaggression from school social workers' perspectives and suggest directions for future research.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.07.020

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