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- Title
Reactions to Witnessing Ethnic Microaggressions: An Experimental Study.
- Authors
Torres, Lucas; Reveles, Alexandra K.; Mata-Greve, Felicia; Schwartz, Sarah; Domenech Rodriguez, Melanie M.
- Abstract
Introduction: Minimal research has examined how witnesses identify and respond to ethnic microaggressions including the role of colorblind racial attitudes. Method: University student participants (N = 401) were randomly assigned to one of three experimental conditions in which they witnessed a research decoy experiencing an ethnic microaggression, an overt discriminatory interaction, or a neutral interaction (control). Results: The study findings showed that 46% of participants who witnessed an ethnic microaggression identified it as unfair or differential treatment compared to 84% of those who observed an overt form of discrimination. Multilevel model analyses revealed a 3-way interaction (time × experimental condition × colorblind racial attitudes) such that participants with low colorblind racial attitudes had significant increases in negative affect and systolic blood pressure after witnessing overt discrimination. Discussion: Key differences exist in the identification and responses associated with witnessing an ethnic microaggression compared to overt discrimination. Findings suggest that shifting colorblind racial attitudes may be a promising area of intervention to improve detection of ethnic microaggressions.
- Subjects
MICROAGGRESSIONS; SYSTOLIC blood pressure; RACIAL &; ethnic attitudes; FORM perception; MULTILEVEL models
- Publication
Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, 2020, Vol 39, Issue 2, p141
- ISSN
0736-7236
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1521/jscp.2020.39.02.141