Perceptions of Inclusion Among Underrepresented Minority Students in Allied Health Sciences Through the Lens of Photovoice

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Abstract

This study examines perceptions of inclusion among underrepresented minority (URM) students in allied health sciences programs at a large, Midwestern, predominantly White institution. Photovoice methodology is used to better understand barriers to inclusion as perceived by 18 undergraduate and graduate URM students. This study differs from others in the research literature, as it employs photovoice methodology to elucidate the experiences of URM students enrolled in allied health education programs. The results yielded five overarching themes that URM students identified as barriers to inclusion within their academic programs: (a) lack of representation, (b) value gap, (c) lack of cultural acceptance, (d) attitudes/culture of the program, and (e) lack of support.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Social Work Education

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