A Phenomenological Analysis of Invisibility Among African-American Males: Implications for Clinical Practice and Client Retention

• DOI: 10.15241/ard.4.1.58
• Publication Date: 2014-05-01T17:10:07Z
• Authors: Angel Riddick Dowden; Jessica Decuir Gunby; Jeffrey M. Warren; Quintin Boston
• Keywords: Invisibility; Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis; Clinical Practice

This article reports the results of a phenomenological study racial identity development that asked following questions: How do African-American males cope with invisibility experiences? What role counselors play in assisting The involved use semi-structured interviews to explore experiences among seven males. Results identified four thematic codes: self-affirmation, self-awareness, coping strategies overcoming invisibility, and providing effective counseling