BIPOC Experiences of Racial Trauma on TikTok: A Qualitative Content Analysis

BIPOC Experiences of Racial Trauma on TikTok: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Racial trauma has long been an issue in American society. Recent incidents of racial violence, including the attack and murder of George Floyd and the rise of anti-Asian hate have garnered significant media attention. People often use social media to express their emotions and perspectives on nation...

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Published in:Contemporary family therapy Vol. 45; no. 3; pp. 298 - 308
Main Authors: Hung, Yi-Hsin, Miles, A’Lyric, Trevino, Zachary, DAniello, Carissa, Wood, Hannah, Bishop, Avery, Monshad, Zihan
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01-09-2023
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Content analysis
Emotions
Family
Mass media
Mental health services
Murders & murder attempts
Oppression
Original Paper
Patient communication
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Racial violence
Racism
Social issues
Social media
Social networks
Social Work
Sociology
Trauma
Traumatic life events
Qualitative research
Racial trauma
Social media
Content analysis
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Summary:Racial trauma has long been an issue in American society. Recent incidents of racial violence, including the attack and murder of George Floyd and the rise of anti-Asian hate have garnered significant media attention. People often use social media to express their emotions and perspectives on national events, and it has become a popular forum for posting and commenting on content related to timely social issues. In effort to understand individual perspectives, and experiences of racial trauma discussed on social media, we analyzed content labeled with the hashtag “racial trauma” on TikTok during significant racial incidents from March 2020 to May 2022. Results of content analysis showed six themes, (1) encountering racism, (2) traumatic experiences, (3) consequences of experiencing racial trauma, (4) expressing difficult feelings, (5) questioning and challenging oppression, denial, and privilege, and (6) a call to action: raising awareness. Findings inform clinicians’ understanding of how their clients experience racial trauma. Clinical implications for incorporating a nuanced understanding of racial trauma in mental health treatment are discussed.
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ISSN:0892-2764
1573-3335
DOI:10.1007/s10591-023-09669-6