The Impact of Racial Microaggressions on Mental Health: Counseling Implications for Clients of Color

This study examined the relationship between racial microaggressions (subtle and unintentional forms of racial discrimination) and mental health. Results from a large sample (N = 506) indicated that higher frequencies of racial microaggressions negatively predicted participants' mental health a...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 2014-01, Vol.92 (1), p.57-66
Main Authors: Nadal, Kevin L., Griffin, Katie E., Wong, Yinglee, Hamit, Sahran, Rasmus, Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
affect
Counseling
Counselling
Counselor client relationships
depression
Discrimination
Latin American cultural groups
Latin American people
Mental depression
Mental health
microaggressions
Negative emotions
Patient communication
psychotherapy
Racial differences
Racial discrimination
Racial groups
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Summary:This study examined the relationship between racial microaggressions (subtle and unintentional forms of racial discrimination) and mental health. Results from a large sample (N = 506) indicated that higher frequencies of racial microaggressions negatively predicted participants' mental health and that racial microaggressions were significantly correlated with depressive symptoms and negative affect. Differences in the types of microaggressions experienced by various racial groups (Asian, Latina/o, Black, White, and multiracial) and counseling implications are discussed.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00130.x