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Understanding the perceptions of memorable messages about academic performance among students of color in the United States.
- Source :
- Journal of Applied Communication Research; Apr2024, Vol. 52 Issue 2, p219-236, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This study addresses students of color (SOC) perceptions of memorable messages (MMs) related to their academic ability. A survey of 165 undergraduate students who identified as people of color vividly recalled both positively and negatively valenced messages. Our analysis identified four distinct positive themes embedded within the MMs: praise, encouragement, advice, and support, and four negative themes: criticism, discouragement, reprimand, and accusation. The study also showed that many SOC used positive MMs as microaffirmations to combat threats to their identity, and perceived negative MMs as racial microaggressions that trigger a lack of confidence and/or doubt in their academic ability. We conclude with a set of practical recommendations for constructing equity-minded communication in instructional settings that promotes SOC success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00909882
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Communication Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177179352
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00909882.2024.2313125