Nuestras investigaciónes

Nuestra misión es aumentar el acceso y la prestación de servicios de salud mental eficaces para reducir las disparidades sanitarias y aumentar el bienestar de las comunidades marginadas. Nuestro objetivo es amplificar las voces y experiencias de los socios comunitarios que tienen menos poder, especialmente terapeutas y pacientes/clientes, asociándonos con ellos en la investigación.

Objetivos

Proyectos de investigación de laboratorio:

Student-led Research Projects:

"Towards Black Liberation: Beyond the Monolith."

By Marsha Akoto, MA (3rd year Counseling Psychology PhD Student)

Abstract: This study explores the dynamics of ethnic identity, racial attitudes, and sociopolitical participation among a diverse sample of 208 Black-identified individuals (African Americans, Africans, Afro-Caribbeans). In contrast to previous research that treats the "Black" community as a monolith, our findings reveal significant nuances and differences across ethnic groups within the diaspora. Employing Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVAs), we observe that intersectionality is a key aspect of the Black experience. African Americans exhibit higher sociopolitical engagement, but lower ethnic identity and higher self-hatred attitudes compared to African immigrants and Afro-Caribbeans. Further analysis shows variations within subgroups, such as lower ethnic identity reported by African American women and higher levels endorsed by college-educated Afro-Caribbeans. These findings contribute to the scholarly discourse, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions and supportive environments to foster critical consciousness and therapeutic healing practices within the diverse Black community.