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Robert O Motley1, Eric Williamson2, Alex L Pieterse2
1School of Social Work, Boston College, West Roxbury, MA, USA.
Abstract:
This study characterizes the profile of Black emerging adults aged 18-29 generated from sociodemographic characteristics and indicators of police contact and exposure to racism-based police violence (RPV), and the relationship between profiles and traumatic stress symptoms. A purposive sample of 300 Black emerging adults was recruited for this exploratory study. Cluster analysis (CA) was performed to generate profiles of this sample. Two distinct profiles emerged from the CA. Cluster 1 is characterized by participants with low rates of police contacts and direct RPV exposure, whereas Cluster 2 consists of participants with higher rates of police contacts and direct RPV exposure. Regression analysis revealed that being in Cluster 2, as opposed to Cluster 1, was associated with increased scores for depression, avoidance, and intrusion symptoms. Findings provide guidance for mental health intervention strategies to combat the psychological impact of RPV exposure for Black emerging adults.
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