Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Publication Date
Spring 3-28-2024
College
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of
Department
Sociology, Department of
BURS Faculty Advisor
Erin Pyror
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Research indicates that Black students experience college differently than their white counterparts; often, their minority racial status exposes them to discrimination and unfair treatment (Eschemann, 2020; Griffith et al., 2019; Pyke, 2018; Stotzer et al., 2012). These racialized incidents contribute to perceived socioemotional safety among Black students, including fear and experiences of bullying, exclusion, intolerance, hate speech, mental health, academic performance, and opportunities (Eschemann, 2020; Garces et al., 2022; Griffith et al., 2019; Pyke, 2018; Stotzer et al., 2012; Woldolff et al. 2011). The goal of this research is to explore the correlations between racial marginalization and discrimination and the perceived socioemotional safety of Black college students attending predominantly white institutions. Through Dr. Pryor’s Social Research Methods class, we examined students of color’s perceived socioemotional safety on college campuses by surveying an Introduction to Sociology class and other peers, analyzing secondary data, conducting content analysis, and interviewing students of color attending Belmont University. Our methodologies, processes, analyses, findings, and potential future research will be discussed in the upcoming presentation.
Recommended Citation
Nobrega-Jason, Mia; Abel, Martha-Grace; and Cannella, Peter, "Black Students’ Perceived Socioemotional Safety On College Campuses" (2024). Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS). 443.
https://repository.belmont.edu/burs/443
