Myles I. Durkee, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research examines the implications of cultural invalidations and racial code-switching to understand how people navigate racial contexts and internalize messages about their cultural identity. This work examines how these experiences influence important psychosocial outcomes, including mental health, identity development, and academic achievement.

TITLE:
Racial Code-Switching & the Psychological Consequences

ABSTRACT:
Racial code-switching (i.e., adjusting one’s speech, appearance, and behavior to mirror specific racial groups) places a major burden on ethnic minority groups who must actively manage their identities in academic and professional settings to avoid facing additional bias. This presentation includes experimental and correlational studies examining the psychological implications of racial code-switching among Black adults. These studies will examine how racial code-switching influences professional evaluations, interview performance, and emotional reactions over time.

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