Meera Alagaraja
Biographic Data
| ID | 4105860 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Meera Alagaraja |
| GIVEN NAMES | Meera |
| FAMILY NAME | Alagaraja |
| SIGNATURE | ALAGARAJA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Louisville, KY, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2990-8808 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Relationships between financial, cultural, emotional, and general wellbeing
The impacts of cultural engagement on individuals’ health and wellbeing have been well documented. Researchers have highlighted positive effects on various psychological, physiological, and social outcomes as a result of participation in cultural events such as attending concerts, theater, museums, and art exhibits. The purposes of this study were to create an instrument to measure wellbeing constructs (e.g., cultural, emotional, social, physical…
Wellbeing among Black American adults living in low‐resourced communities
Very little is known about how Black Americans living in low‐resourced communities define and maintain wellbeing. Utilizing a culturally tailored research design, we explored the phenomenon of wellbeing as it resonated with the lived experiences of our informants ( N = 35). Using a thematic analysis, we found that existing conceptualizations and theorizing of wellbeing did not consistently emerge from our data. First, we noted paradoxical tension…
Chronic Codeswitching
Multiracial students grapple with experiences around mixedness which can hinder their sense of belonging among different social groups. Constantly feeling unaccepted and receiving the comment “You are too Black” or “You are too White” capture some of the common microaggressions faced by Black/White multiracial students. Using a phenomenological design, this study examines the ways in which Black/White multiracial students develop their sense of b…
Examining Athlete Ally Through Resource Mobilization Theory
Social movement organizations have played an important role in athlete activism. Countless athlete activists have all benefited from having organizations supporting their social justice efforts. One such organization, Athlete Ally, partners with today's athletes to create an inclusive athletic environment. Due to their relationship, both Athlete Ally and the athletes provide each other with resources to enact change through sport. The purpose of …
Chronic Codeswitching
Multiracial students grapple with experiences around mixedness which can hinder their sense of belonging among different social groups. Constantly feeling unaccepted and receiving the comment “You are too Black” or “You are too White” capture some of the common microaggressions faced by Black/White multiracial students. Using a phenomenological design, this study examines the ways in which Black/White multiracial students develop their sense of b…
Examining Athlete Ally Through Resource Mobilization Theory
Social movement organizations have played an important role in athlete activism. Countless athlete activists have all benefited from having organizations supporting their social justice efforts. One such organization, Athlete Ally, partners with today's athletes to create an inclusive athletic environment. Due to their relationship, both Athlete Ally and the athletes provide each other with resources to enact change through sport. The purpose of …
Examining Athlete Ally Through Resource Mobilization Theory
Social movement organizations have played an important role in athlete activism. Countless athlete activists have all benefited from having organizations supporting their social justice efforts. One such organization, Athlete Ally, partners with today's athletes to create an inclusive athletic environment. Due to their relationship, both Athlete Ally and the athletes provide each other with resources to enact change through sport. The purpose of …
Wellbeing among Black American adults living in low‐resourced communities
Very little is known about how Black Americans living in low‐resourced communities define and maintain wellbeing. Utilizing a culturally tailored research design, we explored the phenomenon of wellbeing as it resonated with the lived experiences of our informants ( N = 35). Using a thematic analysis, we found that existing conceptualizations and theorizing of wellbeing did not consistently emerge from our data. First, we noted paradoxical tension…
Chronic Codeswitching
Multiracial students grapple with experiences around mixedness which can hinder their sense of belonging among different social groups. Constantly feeling unaccepted and receiving the comment “You are too Black” or “You are too White” capture some of the common microaggressions faced by Black/White multiracial students. Using a phenomenological design, this study examines the ways in which Black/White multiracial students develop their sense of b…
Relationships between financial, cultural, emotional, and general wellbeing
The impacts of cultural engagement on individuals’ health and wellbeing have been well documented. Researchers have highlighted positive effects on various psychological, physiological, and social outcomes as a result of participation in cultural events such as attending concerts, theater, museums, and art exhibits. The purposes of this study were to create an instrument to measure wellbeing constructs (e.g., cultural, emotional, social, physical…
Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Well-being (2 works) · Anthropology (1 work) · Athletes (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work)