The Psychological Effects of Discrimination on Student Well-Being, Academic Performance, and Long term Healthy Psychosocial Development

Belin, CJ (Comel)¹, Belin, KC (Kim)^2
1Lapont Counseling & Assessment Services, LLC, 4095 West Granite Dells Ct., 85745, Tucson
²FPSC, LLC, 39 Harper Blvd, 08075, New Jersey

 

Submission type

Oral and Poster

Scheduled

Room 206, 10-07-2019, 13:30 - 15:00

Keywords

diversity, child rights, inclusion, healthy development, advocacy, migrant

Summary

Among vulnerable students, prejudice and discrimination are known causal factors of depression, low self-esteem, low self-efficacy, and attempted suicide. These factors have been found to impair successful learning, and healthy   developmental outcomes from childhood to adulthood. Vulnerable students include children of immigrant and indigenous status, religious affiliation, Latino, African American and LGBTQ youth, however the list is not exhaustive. 

The National Association of School Psychologist’s (NASP) position statement on discrimination supports advocacy for children of vulnerable status, requiring skill sets that include self-awareness, cultural awareness, and effective skills to counter negative psychological effects of discrimination. Additionally, knowledge of legal and ethical implications of discrimination is essential.

This workshop delves into fifty years of relevant research and literature in support of NASP’s position statement on discrimination. To understand the long-term psychological effects of discrimination on healthy development, discussion will include contributions by influential psychologists, Urie Bronfenbrenner, Gordon Allport, Kenneth Clark, Peter Wren, Janet Helms (stages of acculturation), and Derald Wing Sue’s seminal works on racial microaggressions. Ethical and legal implications of discrimination will also be presented. Participants will obtain through didactic discussion,  knowledge of discrimination awareness and prevention; and skills to foster healthy and sustainable learning environments for vulnerable students.

 

 

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