Using Photovoice to Explore Racial Microaggressions Experienced by Doctoral Students of Color

Authors

Shreya Vaishnav, Palo Alto UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

counselor education, racial microaggressions, doctoral students of color

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

Racial microaggressions are prevalent in academia and negatively impact the engagement and well-being of students of color. Despite this, little is known regarding the experiences of doctoral students with racial microaggressions in counselor education (CE) programs. The purpose of this study was to better understand the impact of racial microaggressions on doctoral students of color in CE programs. The study utilized Photovoice methodology, which incorporated pictures, captured by participants, to highlight the racial microaggressions experienced by six doctoral students of color in CE programs. Themes expressed by participants included Struggle, Racism, Sacrificing Ourselves, and Advocacy as central to their experience of racial microaggressions. Recommendations for counselor educators include validation, mentoring, training, and diversification of counselor education curriculum.

Recommended Citation

Vaishnav, S. (2021). Using Photovoice to Explore Racial Microaggressions Experienced by Doctoral Students of Color. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 14(2). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol14/iss2/6