ERIC Number: EJ762493
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 12
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Perceptions of Racial Microaggressions among Black Supervisees in Cross-Racial Dyads
Constantine, Madonna G.; Sue, Derald Wing
Journal of Counseling Psychology, v54 n2 p142-153 Apr 2007
Perceived racial microaggressions by White supervisors were examined through a qualitative analysis of 10 self-identified Black doctoral supervisees in counseling and clinical psychology. Results indicated 7 microaggression themes directed toward this group: (a) invalidating racial-cultural issues, (b) making stereotypic assumptions about Black clients, (c) making stereotypic assumptions about Black supervisees, (d) reluctance to give performance feedback for fear of being viewed as racist, (e) focusing primarily on clinical weaknesses, (f) blaming clients of color for problems stemming from oppression, and (g) offering culturally insensitive treatment recommendations. The impact of these racial microaggressions was found to be detrimental to Black trainees, the supervisory relationship, and, indirectly, to clients of color. Implications of the findings are discussed.
Descriptors: Supervisor Supervisee Relationship, Clinical Psychology, Counselor Training, Whites, Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Students, Counseling Psychology, Racial Discrimination, Aggression, Supervisors, Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Stereotypes, African American Students, Feedback, Racial Bias
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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