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An Interpersonal Physiological Pathway Framework Linking Racism and Well-Being in Black American Families
1Department of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USA.
Developmental Psychobiology
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Racism exposure impacts Black parents and children
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Black parents and children face significant racism exposure in the US.
- Racism negatively affects child health and well-being by altering physiological functioning.
- Existing research lacks understanding of how parental and child racism experiences impact parent-child dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for understanding how racism impacts parent-child physiological coregulation.
- To examine the role of interpersonal and structural racism in physiological functioning.
- To inform interventions promoting health and well-being in Black communities.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, not an empirical study.
- It proposes a theoretical framework based on existing literature.
- It synthesizes research on racism, physiological functioning, and parent-child interactions.
Main Results:
- Racism exposure is linked to altered physiological functioning in parents and children.
- Parent-child physiological coregulation is a key pathway through which racism impacts development.
- Unique parenting and sociocultural factors in Black families may influence coregulation.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the interpersonal physiological pathway of racism is crucial for addressing racial disparities in health.
- Research on racism and coregulation can inform culturally-sensitive interventions for Black families.
- Promoting adaptive coregulation strategies can enhance well-being in Black youth.
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