AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF PRACTICING IN SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. Issue 4 (26th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Truscott, Stephen D.; Proctor, Sherrie L.; Albritton, Kizzy; Matthews, Yanique; Daniel, Kirnel; Miranda, Antoinette; Radliff, Kisha M.; Graves, Scott L.; Worrell, Frank C.
• Is Part Of: Psychology in the schools. Volume 51:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 366
• Page End: 383
• Publication Date: 2014-01-26
• Subjects: Educational psychology -- Periodicals; Psychopédagogie -- Périodiques; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1002/pits.21753
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-3085

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Rapid demographic shifts in the United States' school‐aged population require school psychology to research and address issues related to limited racial/ethnic diversity in the profession. This qualitative study explored the work‐related experiences and perceptions of 30 African American School Psychologists who practiced in the Southeastern United States. Findings revealed that African American School Psychologists perceive their ability to help children, advocate for children of color, and provide positive representations of people of color as opportunities. They perceive racial bias, including racial microaggressions, as a primary challenge in their careers. Based on these results, recommendations for research, training, and practice are provided.</p> </abstract>