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Race-based trauma and post-traumatic growth through identity transformation
Dorothy Chin1, Amber M Smith-Clapham1, Gail E Wyatt1
1Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Race-based trauma can lead to adverse health outcomes. This study proposes a framework where transforming external narratives into internal ones can foster post-traumatic growth (PTG) after racial trauma.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Race-based trauma is associated with negative health and mental health outcomes.
- Post-traumatic growth (PTG) research has largely overlooked race-based trauma.
- Existing research on Black and Asian American identity provides a foundation for understanding racial trauma's impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a theoretical framework integrating race-based trauma, PTG, and racial identity narratives.
- To explore how transforming externally imposed narratives can foster PTG after racial trauma.
- To suggest strategies for promoting post-traumatic growth in response to racial trauma.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical framework development.
- Integration of research on race-based trauma, PTG, and racial identity.
- Synthesis of theories on historical trauma and PTG.
Main Results:
- A framework is proposed where the transformation of external racial narratives into authentic, internal ones can trigger PTG.
- This process is influenced by racial identity narratives.
- Cognitive processes of PTG, such as writing and storytelling, are identified as potential tools.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers a novel perspective on PTG following race-based trauma.
- Transforming narratives is a key mechanism for fostering resilience and growth.
- Writing and storytelling are recommended interventions for promoting post-traumatic growth.
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