Adanna J Johnson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3791880 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Adanna J Johnson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Adanna J |
| FAMILY NAME | Johnson |
| SIGNATURE | JOHNSON A J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Loyola University Maryland |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 42 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Perceptions and Experiences of Psychotherapy Among Forced Migrants With Limited English Proficiency
This qualitative study focused on the perspectives of forced migrants’ and their pursuit of mental health services, specifically as they relate to language use in therapy. Semistructured interviews were held during two face-to-face focus groups consisting of 16 adult participants identifying as forced migrants. Analysis of translated and transcribed interviews was conducted by a research team utilizing a constructivist approach to grounded theory…
The impact of mental health diagnoses on perceptions of risk of criminality
BACKGROUND: Previous research has examined the relation between mental illness (MI) and perceptions of dangerousness, but less research has focused on its relation to perceived risk of criminality. Individuals with MI are perceived to be more dangerous than those without, and individuals with schizophrenia or substance abuse diagnoses are viewed as being more dangerous. Research also supports that race of individuals with MI plays an important ro…
Expanding Our Understanding of Eating Practices, Body Image, and Appearance in African American Women
Researchers consistently have supported the notion that African American women experience greater body satisfaction and are less likely to engage in unhealthy restrictive eating practices due to broader and more flexible body image norms in the African American community. Yet empirical evidence also suggests that African American women experience high rates of binge-eating behaviors and obesity. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a…
Qualitative Research as Social Justice Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations
The qualitative research process can offer counselors and psychologists the opportunity to participate in social justice practice. Qualitative research contributes to social justice when researchers promote the following principles: equity, access, participation, and harmony for culturally diverse populations, those currently most at risk for acts of social injustice. In this manuscript we suggests ways in which qualitative approaches can provide…
Culturally Competent Qualitative Research With People of African Descent
Qualitative research studies are underrepresented in psychology journals, and those that are published vary in quality. As such, researchers have called for an improvement in the quantity and quality of qualitative research. This article represents an attempt to guide researchers wishing to conduct culturally competent qualitative research with people of African descent. To do so, the authors review potential areas of confluence between qualitati…
Influences on Women Counseling Psychology Associate Professors’ Decisions Regarding Pursuit of Full Professorship
Twelve women tenured as associate professors in American Psychological Association—accredited counseling psychology doctoral programs were interviewed regarding their pursuit of promotion to full professor. Interview data were analyzed using a modified version of consensual qualitative research. Most participants indicated a strong desire to be promoted and stated that they would not change their minds about achieving this goal. Participants repo…
Qualitative Research as Social Justice Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations
The qualitative research process can offer counselors and psychologists the opportunity to participate in social justice practice. Qualitative research contributes to social justice when researchers promote the following principles: equity, access, participation, and harmony for culturally diverse populations, those currently most at risk for acts of social injustice. In this manuscript we suggests ways in which qualitative approaches can provide…
Influences on Women Counseling Psychology Associate Professors’ Decisions Regarding Pursuit of Full Professorship
Twelve women tenured as associate professors in American Psychological Association—accredited counseling psychology doctoral programs were interviewed regarding their pursuit of promotion to full professor. Interview data were analyzed using a modified version of consensual qualitative research. Most participants indicated a strong desire to be promoted and stated that they would not change their minds about achieving this goal. Participants repo…
Expanding Our Understanding of Eating Practices, Body Image, and Appearance in African American Women
Researchers consistently have supported the notion that African American women experience greater body satisfaction and are less likely to engage in unhealthy restrictive eating practices due to broader and more flexible body image norms in the African American community. Yet empirical evidence also suggests that African American women experience high rates of binge-eating behaviors and obesity. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a…
Culturally Competent Qualitative Research With People of African Descent
Qualitative research studies are underrepresented in psychology journals, and those that are published vary in quality. As such, researchers have called for an improvement in the quantity and quality of qualitative research. This article represents an attempt to guide researchers wishing to conduct culturally competent qualitative research with people of African descent. To do so, the authors review potential areas of confluence between qualitati…
Perceptions and Experiences of Psychotherapy Among Forced Migrants With Limited English Proficiency
This qualitative study focused on the perspectives of forced migrants’ and their pursuit of mental health services, specifically as they relate to language use in therapy. Semistructured interviews were held during two face-to-face focus groups consisting of 16 adult participants identifying as forced migrants. Analysis of translated and transcribed interviews was conducted by a research team utilizing a constructivist approach to grounded theory…
Influences on Women Counseling Psychology Associate Professors’ Decisions Regarding Pursuit of Full Professorship
Twelve women tenured as associate professors in American Psychological Association—accredited counseling psychology doctoral programs were interviewed regarding their pursuit of promotion to full professor. Interview data were analyzed using a modified version of consensual qualitative research. Most participants indicated a strong desire to be promoted and stated that they would not change their minds about achieving this goal. Participants repo…
Culturally Competent Qualitative Research With People of African Descent
Qualitative research studies are underrepresented in psychology journals, and those that are published vary in quality. As such, researchers have called for an improvement in the quantity and quality of qualitative research. This article represents an attempt to guide researchers wishing to conduct culturally competent qualitative research with people of African descent. To do so, the authors review potential areas of confluence between qualitati…
Qualitative Research as Social Justice Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations
The qualitative research process can offer counselors and psychologists the opportunity to participate in social justice practice. Qualitative research contributes to social justice when researchers promote the following principles: equity, access, participation, and harmony for culturally diverse populations, those currently most at risk for acts of social injustice. In this manuscript we suggests ways in which qualitative approaches can provide…
Expanding Our Understanding of Eating Practices, Body Image, and Appearance in African American Women
Researchers consistently have supported the notion that African American women experience greater body satisfaction and are less likely to engage in unhealthy restrictive eating practices due to broader and more flexible body image norms in the African American community. Yet empirical evidence also suggests that African American women experience high rates of binge-eating behaviors and obesity. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a…
The impact of mental health diagnoses on perceptions of risk of criminality
BACKGROUND: Previous research has examined the relation between mental illness (MI) and perceptions of dangerousness, but less research has focused on its relation to perceived risk of criminality. Individuals with MI are perceived to be more dangerous than those without, and individuals with schizophrenia or substance abuse diagnoses are viewed as being more dangerous. Research also supports that race of individuals with MI plays an important ro…
Perceptions and Experiences of Psychotherapy Among Forced Migrants With Limited English Proficiency
This qualitative study focused on the perspectives of forced migrants’ and their pursuit of mental health services, specifically as they relate to language use in therapy. Semistructured interviews were held during two face-to-face focus groups consisting of 16 adult participants identifying as forced migrants. Analysis of translated and transcribed interviews was conducted by a research team utilizing a constructivist approach to grounded theory…
Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Counseling Practices and Supervision (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)