Scholarship – Microaggressions in Academia: Consequences and Considerations

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Kumhee Ro and Joshua Villarreal. The discussion centers on the concept of microaggressions in academia, particularly within health care education, and their impact on faculty and students of color. The guests explore the relationship between microaggressions and implicit bias, emphasizing how these subtle, often unintentional behaviors can perpetuate inequality and negatively affect cognitive function. They share personal experiences and research findings to highlight the prevalence and consequences of microaggressions. The episode concludes with evidence-based strategies for addressing and mitigating microaggressions, including habit-breaking interventions and the importance of genuine institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Learn more about their work, "Microaggressions in Academia: Consequences and Considerations."

Ro, K., & Villarreal, J. (2021). Microaggression in Academia: Consequences and Considerations. Nursing education perspectives, 42(2), 120–121. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000548

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