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Julia Richardson1, Rachel A Wamser1
1University of Missouri - St. Louis, USA.
Abstract:
Existing work has demonstrated a relationship between discrimination and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), but the role of other variables in this association is unclear. The goals of the study were to investigate: (a) racial differences in PTSS and maladaptive posttraumatic cognitions, (b) the association between discrimination and PTSS, and (c) whether maladaptive posttraumatic cognitions and internalized stereotype beliefs act as moderators in the relationship between discrimination and PTSS. The present study included 465 trauma-exposed undergraduates (Mage = 24.04; SDage = 7.00; 79.4% women; 64.9% white). Despite expectations, racial differences in PTSS were not observed. Further, Black and White participants did not differ on levels of negative beliefs about the world or trauma-related self-blame. Neither maladaptive posttraumatic cognitions nor stereotype beliefs were found to strengthen the association between discrimination and PTSS. More work is needed to establish mechanisms by which discrimination and PTSS are related with the aim of developing prevention and intervention efforts.
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