Exploring Self‐Identity Among Afro‐Caribbean Women College Students: A Feminist Phenomenological Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study explored the self‐identity experiences of Afro‐Caribbean women college students. The purpose of this study was to understand the distinct self‐identity experiences of these students to inform culturally specific, humanistic supports unique to them rather than conflating their experiences with the broader Black student community. This feminist phenomenological study explored the self‐identity experiences of six Afro‐Caribbean women undergraduate college students. Data analysis revealed that ethnicity served as the primary lens through which they perceived their self‐identity, including their understanding of gender and race. The study findings also indicated that student experiences of ethnic marginalization fostered resistance to colonial stereotypes and that inadequate counseling services negatively impact their well‐being. The findings emphasize the need for college counselors to prioritize exploring self‐identity issues among Afro‐Caribbean undergraduate students to better support their well‐being.
DOI: 10.1002/johc.70064
Authors: Shana Gelin, Derek Seward
Institutions: Kean University, Syracuse University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7212260870