A Phenomenological Analysis of Invisibility Among African-American Males: Implications for Clinical Practice and Client Retention
- UNCP Author/Contributor (non-UNCP co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Dr. Jeffrey M. Warren, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP )
- Web Site: http://www.uncp.edu/academics/library
Abstract: This article reports the results of a phenomenological study of racial identity development that asked the following
questions: How do African-American males cope with invisibility experiences? What role do counselors play in assisting African-American males cope with invisibility experiences? The study involved the use of semi-structured interviews to explore invisibility experiences among seven African-American males. Results identified four
thematic codes: self-affirmation, self-awareness, coping strategies in overcoming invisibility, and providing effective
counseling to African-American males.
A Phenomenological Analysis of Invisibility Among African-American Males: Implications for Clinical Practice and Client Retention
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Additional Information
- Publication
- The Professional Counselor
- Language: English
- Date: 2014
- Keywords
- racial identity development, African-American males, counselors, self-affirmation, self-awareness