Journal article
Microaffirmations as Positive Social Actions: Boosting Protective Factors and Support for Marginalized Populations
Journal of prevention and health promotion (Online), Vol.6(4), pp.532-559
11/2025
DOI: 10.1177/26320770241309101
Abstract
A positive and strengths-based approach is needed to highlight and further promote health and human flourishing in marginalized populations. Researchers have forwarded large-scale models and interventions to counteract oppression and discrimination, but emerging research suggests that there are smaller, more integrated ways to boost protective factors and increase support for people with marginalized identities. Microaffirmation is a positive social action that has potential for prevention and health promotion. In this manuscript, we describe the current status of microaffirmation literature and describe a taxonomy for implementation across four levels. We discuss potential limitations as well as hopes and benefits to society.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Microaffirmations as Positive Social Actions: Boosting Protective Factors and Support for Marginalized Populations
- Creators
- Julie M. Koch - University of IowaDouglas Knutson - Oklahoma State UniversityHang-Shim Lee - Konkuk UniversityChristine Robitschek - Texas Tech UniversityKenneth Wang - Fuller Theological SeminaryKimberly Burdine - Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting, Dallas, TX, USAJiyoung Shin - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of prevention and health promotion (Online), Vol.6(4), pp.532-559
- DOI
- 10.1177/26320770241309101
- ISSN
- 2632-0770
- eISSN
- 2632-0789
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 03/21/2025
- Date published
- 11/2025
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984802405302771
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