Archives of Epidemiology & Public Health Research(AEPHR)

Professor and Char, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA, USA

Publications

• Perspective Article   
  Youth Experiences Through the Journey of Resiliency
  Author(s): Bridget Holyfield-Moss, Anissa K. Howard and Komanduri S. Murty
  
  Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an innumerable amount of distress on the lives of others. Among the many populations impacted are students of color who have experienced many difficulties with balancing their personal lives and education. This study is dedicated to exploring the experiences of students of color in an institution of higher education (HBCU) Historically, young people of color have been regarded as a marginalized population in the realm of education. Therefore, this chapter provides an in-depth view using qualitative methodology to: (a) better understand the complexity and challenges faced during the pandemic for this population; and (b) gain insight into their overall lived experiences. As students of color in higher education, preliminary analysis shows that many have had to face a myriad of obstacles including, but not limited to, adjustments in acade.. Read More»
  

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