K. Laiana Wong

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K. Laiana Wong's research focuses on the experiences of mothers, particularly concerning racial microaggressions and healing practices. Her work investigates how Black women understand and respond to racial microaggressions, identifying methods for healing and replenishment. Additionally, she studies Marshallese mothers navigating discrimination in Hawaiʻi, employing narrative and anthropological methods such as "Bwebwenato" to understand their experiences.

Wong's scholarship has resulted in publications addressing the psychoeducational and healing experiences of college-educated Black and Indigenous people of color with microaggressions. Her research contributes to understanding the intersection of race, culture, and maternal health, with a specific emphasis on marginalized communities.

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• h-index: 3
• Publications: 14
• Citations: 19