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ERIC Number: ED669820
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 150
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-4604-6819-5
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Examining Diversity in Dietetics through the Stories of BIPOC Dietetic Program Graduates in Their Pursuit of Becoming Dietitians
Feraz Ferozali
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State University, Los Angeles
Dietetics plays a pivotal role in maintaining health among all human beings (Slawson et al., 2013). Registered dietitians serve as the official, legally recognized healthcare providers for dietetics guidance (Davis & Affenito, 2014). The racial and ethnic profile of registered dietitians in the United States is largely White, lacks representation of dietitians who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and several practitioners state that diversity in dietetics needs to increase (Burt et al., 2018; Felton et al., 2008; Schrock et al., 2018; Suarez & Shanklin, 2002; Wynn et al., 2017). BIPOC dietetic students have described the process of becoming a dietitian as stressful, unfair, exclusionary, unsupportive, expensive, and intense (Burt et al., 2018; Felton et al., 2008; Schrock et al., 2018; Whelan et al., 2018). This narrative inquiry study examined the stories of four BIPOC dietetic program graduates in their journeys to becoming dietitians. Through phenomenological interviews, as well as documents and artifacts, participants shared that they experienced several barriers to success such as experiencing microaggressions and discrimination while on the pathway to becoming dietitians. Participants also felt feelings of frustration, rejection, and stress while applying to internships in addition to having concerns and difficulty in completing the financial requirements of becoming a dietitian. The participants relied on their strength of character and mentor/support system to guide them through challenges. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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