Recognize Emotional Responses

Individuals who encounter microaggressions may experience a variety of emotional responses including, but not limited to: Stress Distress Anxiety Frustration Anger Insecurity Worsened well-being Categorize emotions Emotions can be categorized in multiple ways. One model suggests all emotions are derivations of five core feelings:  Happiness Sadness Anger Fear Shame Intensity of emotions The same model […]

Impacts of Microaggressions

Let’s begin our exploration of the impacts of microaggressions using primary literature. We will consider research conducted by Anderson and colleagues in health science students. This cross-sectional study assessed health science student experiences of microaggressions and how these experiences influenced student mental health. The study:  Included health science learners throughout the United States.  Measured depression […]