Discrimination Against Muslim American Adolescents

    Authors

    K. J. Aroian

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Sch. Nurs.

    Keywords

    bullying; mental health; qualitative research; cultural issues; ETHNIC-IDENTITY; MENTAL-HEALTH; ASSOCIATION; STRESS; RACISM; Nursing

    Abstract

    Although there is ample evidence of discrimination toward Muslim Americans in general, there is limited information specific to Muslim American adolescents. The few existing studies specific to this age group suggest that Muslim American adolescents encounter much discrimination from teachers, school administrators, and classmates. This descriptive qualitative study complements the few existing studies on Muslim American adolescents by obtaining in-depth description of the discrimination they encounter. The sample was 14 Muslim American adolescents who participated in one of two gender-specific focus groups about their discrimination experiences. Findings identified school settings as rife with discrimination toward Muslims, portrayed Muslim girls as at risk for harassment by strangers in public places, and illustrated how Muslim youth cope with discrimination. The study findings sensitize school nurses to the nature of the problem and provide direction for intervention.

    Journal Title

    Journal of School Nursing

    Volume

    28

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    206

    Last Page

    213

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000304700900007

    ISSN

    1059-8405

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