ERIC Number: EJ1458185
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan
Pages: 26
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I Can't Breathe: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Student Affairs Professionals of Color Wellness during Times of Racially Charged Incidents
Di-Tu Dissassa
Journal of Education Human Resources, v43 n1 p108-133 2025
This study explored 18 student affairs professionals of color (SAPOCs) and their experiences with microaggressions, hate crimes, and ethnoviolence on college campuses. This study used the theoretical lens of occupational wellness and critical race theory to explore participants' experiences regarding race and wellness. The findings of the study indicated that SAPOCs lack belonging in their organizational culture, experience racism, and must use internal negotiations in their work with students. To mitigate these challenges, the SAPOCs sought positive worker well-being through supportive interpersonal relationships with their supervisors and maintaining their physical and mental health.
Descriptors: Student Personnel Workers, Minority Groups, Microaggressions, Racism, Crime, Violence, College Environment, Wellness, Well Being, Interpersonal Relationship, Health, Critical Race Theory, Work Environment, Safety, Trauma, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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