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Malina Banavong Maladore, Psy.D., is a 2024 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England
Dr. Malina B Maladore
Dissertation Committee:
- Monique Bowen, PhD, Chairperson
- Jennifer Leslie, PsyD, Committee Member
- Alberto Soto, PhD, Committee Member
Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Date
4-2024
Abstract
This dissertation examines the role of cultural centers and experiences of microaggressions in shaping the ethnic identity of Asian American undergraduates in U.S. higher education institutions. Utilizing Phinney’s model of ethnic identity development, a study with 175 participants revealed a positive correlation between reported microaggressions and sense of ethnic belonging in students attending universities with cultural centers. The findings highlight the complexities of belongingness and the potential impact of cultural centers on ethnic identity and experiences of microaggressions. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of Asian American students’ experiences in higher education. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA (https://aura.antioch.edu) and OhioLINK ETD Center (https://etd.ohiolink.edu).
Recommended Citation
Maladore, M. B. (2024). The Impact of Asian American Cultural Centers on Sense of Belongingness for Asian American Undergraduate Students. https://aura.antioch.edu/psydcpne/3
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ORCID: 0009-0003-3241-8639
Bio:
Malina is a first-generation Laotian American who was born and raised in Connecticut. She completed her bachelors at the University of Connecticut and her masters at the University of New Haven. Malina’s passion and clinical experience lies predominantly in college counseling centers, where she thrives in college counseling, teaching, consultation, and community engagement.
Her research and clinical work focus on the often-overlooked needs of underserved racial/ethnic minority student populations. Malina is committed to advocating for racial/ethnic minority students' sense of belonging and overall well-being including her previous symposium presentations of “Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma” and "Racial Trauma and Understanding and Supporting the Refugee Legacy."