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Racial discrimination and trauma symptoms: Further support for the Race-Based Traumatic Stress Symptom Scale
Alex L Pieterse1, Katheryn L Roberson2, Ramon Garcia2
1Boston College, Lynch School of Education, Department of Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology.
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
|April 21, 2022
Summary
The Race-Based Traumatic Stress Symptom Scale (RBTSSS) is valid for measuring racial trauma symptoms. Perceived discrimination is a stronger predictor of these symptoms than general stress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Racial trauma is a significant issue impacting mental health.
- Validating instruments for measuring racial trauma is crucial for research and clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide further validity for the Race-Based Traumatic Stress Symptom Scale (RBTSSS).
- To examine the relationship between perceived discrimination, trauma symptoms, mental health, and RBTSSS scores.
Main Methods:
- Correlational and regression analyses were used.
- 148 people of color participated in the study.
Main Results:
- RBTSSS scores showed strong relationships with established symptom measures and perceived discrimination.
- Perceived discrimination was a stronger predictor of RBTSSS symptoms than general stress.
- RBTSSS significantly predicted trauma symptoms, even when controlling for general stress.
Conclusions:
- The RBTSSS scores are valid and reliable for assessing racial trauma.
- The scale is a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners studying the emotional outcomes of racial trauma.
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