Abstract

Students of color who attend predominately white institutions have reported experiencing racism, discrimination, or racial microaggression which has led to physiological, psychological, or behavioral stress responses coined as racial battle fatigue (RBF), a newer term describing these effects. This project sought to understand students of color's experiences of RBF through a focus support group while formulating coping mechanisms to assist students of color who may face RBF to build resiliency. The focus support group discussion concentrated on three main themes: Racial Battle Fatigue Awareness, Racial Battle Fatigue Experience, and Coping and Racial Battle Fatigue. Results from this study sought to increase awareness of RBF to improve support and resources. Awareness of RBF was significantly increased in the participant (50%, n = 1) after the completion of the focus support group.

Meyokia Smith

Author Details

Meyokia (Nikki) Smith, MSN, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Racial Microaggression, Racial Battle Fatigue, Students of Color, Effects of Racism

Advisor

Robertson, Whitney

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Nebraska Methodist College

Degree Year

2022

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Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

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Self-submission

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