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:Â Happiness Sadness Anger Fear Shame Intensity of emotions The same model […]
Impacts by the Numbers
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 […]