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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) significantly impacts the mental health of African American men.
  • Understanding the specific stressors and coping mechanisms is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the experiences of race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) among African American men.
  • To identify the coping strategies employed by this demographic.
  • To explore the relationship between RBTS symptoms and coping behaviors, considering sociodemographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • A purposive sample of 148 African American emerging adults in St. Louis, Missouri, was surveyed.
  • Descriptive, univariate, and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted.
  • Sociodemographic factors including age, income, and employment were controlled.

Main Results:

  • Anger, avoidance, and intrusive thoughts were prevalent RBTS symptoms, with average scores between 48.2 and 49.4.
  • Income emerged as a significant predictor for religious coping and substance use as coping strategies.
  • Socioeconomic status appears to influence the management of RBTS in African American men.

Conclusions:

  • Culturally relevant mental health interventions must integrate economic and coping dimensions for African American men.
  • Further longitudinal research is needed to understand the evolution of coping mechanisms and inform targeted support.
  • Addressing RBTS requires a nuanced approach that considers individual socioeconomic contexts.