Center for International Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Research Article
An Exploratory Conversation of African American and Palestinian Historical Trauma and Healing: A Comparative Qualitative Case Study of Indigenous Perspectives
Author(s): Gerald Fonville, Mukhayyo Azamova, Nanak Hikmatullah, Ghassan Abdullah, Jonique R. Childs and Ian Barron*
Due to a lack of studies exploring the mechanisms of trauma across cultures, the current exploratory study sought to identify the commonalities
and differences between African American and Palestinian oppression, trauma, and healing. Utilizing a unique comparative case study design, two
indigenous scholars, one from each community were interviewed together over 2 sessions to explore the experiences of trauma and healing within
and across their communities. A thematic qualitative analysis was conducted on the data, initially by 2 independent outsider researchers. Intercoder
reliability and insider expert analysis was used to assess the validity and reliability of the analysis. Despite the significant cultural differences, findings
indicated a high level of commonality of mechanisms and consequences of oppression and trauma across the two communities. In conclusion, .. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2167-1222.2023.12.562
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