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Students from historically underrepresented backgrounds often face complex and intersecting barriers when preparing for graduate programs in psychology. This qualitative study examined. This qualitative study explored the challenges program participants faced while preparing for graduate school, along with the helpful aspects of the program and opportunities for improvement.
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Why is it important?
This exploratory study examined the challenges underrepresented undergraduates face as they navigate the path to graduate school in psychology, along with potential strategies to address these barriers. Understanding their experiences can guide targeted interventions to improve access to graduate pro-grams. The findings offer valuable insights for psychology professionals, educators, and undergraduate and graduate psychology programs.
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This page is a summary of: Cultivating diversity in the field of psychology: Understanding challenges and opportunities through focus groups with underrepresented undergraduate students., Training and Education in Professional Psychology, July 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/tep0000520.
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