Jessica T Decuir‐gunby

Biographic Data

ID	4460253
NAME	Jessica T Decuir‐gunby
GIVEN NAMES	Jessica T
FAMILY NAME	Decuir‐gunby
SIGNATURE	GUNBY J T D
AFFILIATIONS	North Carolina State University
ORCID	0000-0002-6291-4786
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	15
TOTAL CITATIONS	367
AUTHOR COUNT	15
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2004
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2025
H-INDEX	6

Using critical race mixed methodology to study multiply marginalized youth of color in schools
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEJournal of School Psychology2025
Black Student Belonging in K12 Schools: Implications for Policy and Practice Amid Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Open AccessRoyel M Johnson, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLESocial Issues and Policy Review2025References: 25
Black students in U.S. K‐12 schools continue to experience systemic racism that undermines their sense of belonging–a critical factor in academic success, well‐being, and engagement. This article examines factors at the interpersonal (peer relationships, student–teacher interactions, cyber–social spaces, and extracurricular activities), instructional (curriculum, pedagogy, and teacher expectations), and institutional (school policies and practice…
Navigating growing pains: Tensions in integrating critical race theory in psychology and strategies for addressing them
Open AccessKorinthia D Nicolai, Terrell R Morton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Issues2024Cited by: 4References: 99
Recently there has been an uptake in the call for research that explores race and racism within the context of psychology. Researchers can use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to do so. However, scholars within the field of psychology may confront growing pains when integrating psychology research with CRT due to their respective inquiry worldviews—postpositivism and critical—which result in several tensions pertaining to the framing of research and me…
FACTSHEET – Racial Microaggressions and the Health of African American Students
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLETeachers College Record The Voice…2023
The Compounding Impact of Racial Microaggressions: The Experiences of African American Students in Predominantly White Institutions
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLETeachers College Record The Voice…2023
Background/Context: African American students often encounter racial microaggressions when attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs). Experiencing racial microaggressions can negatively affect African American students’ feelings of belonging to the campus community. Racial microaggressions can also affect their physical and emotional stability. Purpose of Study: Using a critical race theory (CRT) framework, we focused on the centrality of…
Race in Cyberspace: College Students’ Moral Identity and Engagement with Race-Related Issues on Social Media
Open AccessVandna Gill Bindra, Jessica T Decuir-Gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2020References: 36
African American professionals in higher education: Experiencing and coping with racial microaggressions
Jessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLERace Ethnicity and Education2019Cited by: 5References: 19
Using a Critical Race Theory lens, we explored how African American professionals in both HBCUs and PWIs (4-year and 2-year institutions) experienced and coped with racial microaggressions. The participants in this study included fifteen African American instructors/professors and administrators. Despite the type of institution, the emerged themes from interviews indicated that participants experienced an array of racial microaggressions. In addi…
Racial Microaggressions in the Workplace: A Critical Race Analysis of the Experiences of African American Educators
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEUrban Education2016Cited by: 32References: 15
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of racial microaggressions, racial/ethnic identity, and coping, as they relate to job satisfaction. We found that the experiencing of racial microaggressions negatively affects job satisfaction and that educators in higher education contexts often engage in detachment coping. Job satisfaction was also affected by marital status and gender. This study is important because it helps to better under…
African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2012Cited by: 6References: 41
Using Mixed Methods to Analyze Video Data: A Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Example
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Patricia Marshall et al.ARTICLEJournal of Mixed Methods Research2011Cited by: 3References: 8
This article uses data from 65 teachers participating in a K-2 mathematics professional development research project as an example of how to analyze video recordings of teachers’ classroom lessons using mixed methods. Through their discussion, the authors demonstrate how using a mixed methods approach to classroom video analysis allows researchers to draw more comprehensive conclusions about participants both collectively and individually. Implic…
Developing and Using a Codebook for the Analysis of Interview Data: An Example from a Professional Development Research Project
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLECAM2011Cited by: 86References: 12
This article gives specific steps on how to create a codebook for coding interview data. The authors examine the development of theory- and data-driven codes through the discussion of a professional development (PD) research project. They also discuss how to train others to code using the codebook, including how to establish reliability. The authors end with practical suggestions from their experiences in creating a codebook
Educators’ Perspectives on Culturally Relevant Programs for Academic Success: The American Excellence Association
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEEducation and Urban Society2010Cited by: 3References: 33
This study examines educators’ perspectives of the American Excellence Association (AEA). Using interviews with 16 educators (teachers, counselors, and principals) from 10 high schools, we explored their perceptions regarding AEA’s impact on student participants as well as the potential for this type of culturally relevant programming for closing the achievement gap in their respective schools. Results of the analysis suggest that the educators p…
I can see parents being reluctant’: Perceptions of parental involvement using child and family teams in schools
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEChild & Family Social Work2009Cited by: 6References: 5
The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes beliefs, and perceptions of school and community personnel regarding parental involvement via the implementation of child and family team meetings. Interviews were conducted with 10 school and community personnel in a high school in a small county in the south‐eastern region of the USA. Several themes emerged from the data, including the definition of parental involvement, parental work and li…
African American Educators’ Perspectives on the Advanced Placement Opportunity Gap
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir-Gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2008Cited by: 7References: 29
So When It Comes Out, They Aren’t That Surprised That It Is There”: Using Critical Race Theory as a Tool of Analysis of Race and Racism in Education
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Jessica T DeCuir et al.ARTICLEEducational Researcher2004Cited by: 215References: 18
J asmine,' an African-American 9thexamining the educational experiences of cluding areas that can be considered upper grade student, described the racial and African-American students. Critical Race class, middle class, and less affluent areas. cultural climate at Wells Academy, an Theory (CRT) is a useful perspective from Most of the African American students, elite, predominately White, independent which to explore such phenomena. In this howev…

So When It Comes Out, They Aren’t That Surprised That It Is There”: Using Critical Race Theory as a Tool of Analysis of Race and Racism in Education
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Jessica T DeCuir et al.ARTICLEEducational Researcher2004Cited by: 215References: 18
J asmine,' an African-American 9thexamining the educational experiences of cluding areas that can be considered upper grade student, described the racial and African-American students. Critical Race class, middle class, and less affluent areas. cultural climate at Wells Academy, an Theory (CRT) is a useful perspective from Most of the African American students, elite, predominately White, independent which to explore such phenomena. In this howev…
Developing and Using a Codebook for the Analysis of Interview Data: An Example from a Professional Development Research Project
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLECAM2011Cited by: 86References: 12
This article gives specific steps on how to create a codebook for coding interview data. The authors examine the development of theory- and data-driven codes through the discussion of a professional development (PD) research project. They also discuss how to train others to code using the codebook, including how to establish reliability. The authors end with practical suggestions from their experiences in creating a codebook
Racial Microaggressions in the Workplace: A Critical Race Analysis of the Experiences of African American Educators
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEUrban Education2016Cited by: 32References: 15
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of racial microaggressions, racial/ethnic identity, and coping, as they relate to job satisfaction. We found that the experiencing of racial microaggressions negatively affects job satisfaction and that educators in higher education contexts often engage in detachment coping. Job satisfaction was also affected by marital status and gender. This study is important because it helps to better under…
African American Educators’ Perspectives on the Advanced Placement Opportunity Gap
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir-Gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2008Cited by: 7References: 29
African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2012Cited by: 6References: 41
I can see parents being reluctant’: Perceptions of parental involvement using child and family teams in schools
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEChild & Family Social Work2009Cited by: 6References: 5
The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes beliefs, and perceptions of school and community personnel regarding parental involvement via the implementation of child and family team meetings. Interviews were conducted with 10 school and community personnel in a high school in a small county in the south‐eastern region of the USA. Several themes emerged from the data, including the definition of parental involvement, parental work and li…
African American professionals in higher education: Experiencing and coping with racial microaggressions
Jessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLERace Ethnicity and Education2019Cited by: 5References: 19
Using a Critical Race Theory lens, we explored how African American professionals in both HBCUs and PWIs (4-year and 2-year institutions) experienced and coped with racial microaggressions. The participants in this study included fifteen African American instructors/professors and administrators. Despite the type of institution, the emerged themes from interviews indicated that participants experienced an array of racial microaggressions. In addi…
Navigating growing pains: Tensions in integrating critical race theory in psychology and strategies for addressing them
Open AccessKorinthia D Nicolai, Terrell R Morton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Issues2024Cited by: 4References: 99
Recently there has been an uptake in the call for research that explores race and racism within the context of psychology. Researchers can use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to do so. However, scholars within the field of psychology may confront growing pains when integrating psychology research with CRT due to their respective inquiry worldviews—postpositivism and critical—which result in several tensions pertaining to the framing of research and me…
Using Mixed Methods to Analyze Video Data: A Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Example
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Patricia Marshall et al.ARTICLEJournal of Mixed Methods Research2011Cited by: 3References: 8
This article uses data from 65 teachers participating in a K-2 mathematics professional development research project as an example of how to analyze video recordings of teachers’ classroom lessons using mixed methods. Through their discussion, the authors demonstrate how using a mixed methods approach to classroom video analysis allows researchers to draw more comprehensive conclusions about participants both collectively and individually. Implic…
Educators’ Perspectives on Culturally Relevant Programs for Academic Success: The American Excellence Association
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEEducation and Urban Society2010Cited by: 3References: 33
This study examines educators’ perspectives of the American Excellence Association (AEA). Using interviews with 16 educators (teachers, counselors, and principals) from 10 high schools, we explored their perceptions regarding AEA’s impact on student participants as well as the potential for this type of culturally relevant programming for closing the achievement gap in their respective schools. Results of the analysis suggest that the educators p…

So When It Comes Out, They Aren’t That Surprised That It Is There”: Using Critical Race Theory as a Tool of Analysis of Race and Racism in Education
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Jessica T DeCuir et al.ARTICLEEducational Researcher2004Cited by: 215References: 18
J asmine,' an African-American 9thexamining the educational experiences of cluding areas that can be considered upper grade student, described the racial and African-American students. Critical Race class, middle class, and less affluent areas. cultural climate at Wells Academy, an Theory (CRT) is a useful perspective from Most of the African American students, elite, predominately White, independent which to explore such phenomena. In this howev…
African American Educators’ Perspectives on the Advanced Placement Opportunity Gap
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir-Gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2008Cited by: 7References: 29
I can see parents being reluctant’: Perceptions of parental involvement using child and family teams in schools
Open AccessJocelyn Devance Taliaferro, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEChild & Family Social Work2009Cited by: 6References: 5
The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes beliefs, and perceptions of school and community personnel regarding parental involvement via the implementation of child and family team meetings. Interviews were conducted with 10 school and community personnel in a high school in a small county in the south‐eastern region of the USA. Several themes emerged from the data, including the definition of parental involvement, parental work and li…
Educators’ Perspectives on Culturally Relevant Programs for Academic Success: The American Excellence Association
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEEducation and Urban Society2010Cited by: 3References: 33
This study examines educators’ perspectives of the American Excellence Association (AEA). Using interviews with 16 educators (teachers, counselors, and principals) from 10 high schools, we explored their perceptions regarding AEA’s impact on student participants as well as the potential for this type of culturally relevant programming for closing the achievement gap in their respective schools. Results of the analysis suggest that the educators p…
Using Mixed Methods to Analyze Video Data: A Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Example
Open AccessJessica T Decuir‐gunby, Patricia Marshall et al.ARTICLEJournal of Mixed Methods Research2011Cited by: 3References: 8
This article uses data from 65 teachers participating in a K-2 mathematics professional development research project as an example of how to analyze video recordings of teachers’ classroom lessons using mixed methods. Through their discussion, the authors demonstrate how using a mixed methods approach to classroom video analysis allows researchers to draw more comprehensive conclusions about participants both collectively and individually. Implic…
Developing and Using a Codebook for the Analysis of Interview Data: An Example from a Professional Development Research Project
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLECAM2011Cited by: 86References: 12
This article gives specific steps on how to create a codebook for coding interview data. The authors examine the development of theory- and data-driven codes through the discussion of a professional development (PD) research project. They also discuss how to train others to code using the codebook, including how to establish reliability. The authors end with practical suggestions from their experiences in creating a codebook
African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2012Cited by: 6References: 41
Racial Microaggressions in the Workplace: A Critical Race Analysis of the Experiences of African American Educators
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEUrban Education2016Cited by: 32References: 15
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of racial microaggressions, racial/ethnic identity, and coping, as they relate to job satisfaction. We found that the experiencing of racial microaggressions negatively affects job satisfaction and that educators in higher education contexts often engage in detachment coping. Job satisfaction was also affected by marital status and gender. This study is important because it helps to better under…
African American professionals in higher education: Experiencing and coping with racial microaggressions
Jessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLERace Ethnicity and Education2019Cited by: 5References: 19
Using a Critical Race Theory lens, we explored how African American professionals in both HBCUs and PWIs (4-year and 2-year institutions) experienced and coped with racial microaggressions. The participants in this study included fifteen African American instructors/professors and administrators. Despite the type of institution, the emerged themes from interviews indicated that participants experienced an array of racial microaggressions. In addi…
Race in Cyberspace: College Students’ Moral Identity and Engagement with Race-Related Issues on Social Media
Open AccessVandna Gill Bindra, Jessica T Decuir-Gunby et al.ARTICLEThe Urban Review2020References: 36
FACTSHEET – Racial Microaggressions and the Health of African American Students
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLETeachers College Record The Voice…2023
The Compounding Impact of Racial Microaggressions: The Experiences of African American Students in Predominantly White Institutions
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLETeachers College Record The Voice…2023
Background/Context: African American students often encounter racial microaggressions when attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs). Experiencing racial microaggressions can negatively affect African American students’ feelings of belonging to the campus community. Racial microaggressions can also affect their physical and emotional stability. Purpose of Study: Using a critical race theory (CRT) framework, we focused on the centrality of…
Navigating growing pains: Tensions in integrating critical race theory in psychology and strategies for addressing them
Open AccessKorinthia D Nicolai, Terrell R Morton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Issues2024Cited by: 4References: 99
Recently there has been an uptake in the call for research that explores race and racism within the context of psychology. Researchers can use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to do so. However, scholars within the field of psychology may confront growing pains when integrating psychology research with CRT due to their respective inquiry worldviews—postpositivism and critical—which result in several tensions pertaining to the framing of research and me…
Using critical race mixed methodology to study multiply marginalized youth of color in schools
Open AccessJessica T Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLEJournal of School Psychology2025
Black Student Belonging in K12 Schools: Implications for Policy and Practice Amid Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Open AccessRoyel M Johnson, Jessica T Decuir‐gunby et al.ARTICLESocial Issues and Policy Review2025References: 25
Black students in U.S. K‐12 schools continue to experience systemic racism that undermines their sense of belonging–a critical factor in academic success, well‐being, and engagement. This article examines factors at the interpersonal (peer relationships, student–teacher interactions, cyber–social spaces, and extracurricular activities), instructional (curriculum, pedagogy, and teacher expectations), and institutional (school policies and practice…