Document Type
Occasional Paper
Publication Date
10-2019
Abstract
This naturalistic, qualitative inquiry explored how Asian American college students’ encounters with racialized aggressions on social media impacted their sense of belonging at a predominately White institution (PWI). Participants indicated that encounters with racism on social media, especially on the anonymous mobile app Yik Yak, engendered racial distrust, and alienation from their institution. These findings suggest the virtual components of campus culture play a critical role in determining how Asian American college students feel they are welcomed, valued, and included at a PWI.
Recommended Citation
Gin, Kevin J., "Racialized Aggressions and Sense of Belonging Among Asian American College Students" (2019). Institute for Asian American Studies Publications. 44.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/iaas_pubs/44
Included in
Asian American Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons, Social Media Commons