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Race as an interpersonal variable in negative assertion.

M K Ness, H H Donnan, J Jenkins

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
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    Black male psychiatric patients displayed more assertive behavior with unfamiliar white partners compared to familiar Black partners. Assertiveness varied based on interpersonal conditions and partner race in this study.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Assertive behavior is crucial for mental health.
    • Understanding factors influencing assertiveness in psychiatric patients is important.
    • Previous research has explored racial dynamics in interpersonal interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate assertive behavior in Black male psychiatric patients.
    • To examine the influence of partner race (White vs. Black) on assertiveness.
    • To compare responses in role-play versus in vivo situations.

    Main Methods:

    • 48 Black male psychiatric patients (high/low assertiveness scorers) participated.
    • Interpersonal stimuli were presented under familiar and unfamiliar conditions.

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  • Responses in role-play and in vivo scenarios were videotaped and rated.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients were more assertive in unfamiliar conditions than familiar ones.
    • Assertiveness in role-play was higher with unfamiliar White partners than Black partners.
    • In vivo assertiveness was rated higher with White partners; negative opinions were more frequent with Black partners.

    Conclusions:

    • Interpersonal context and partner race significantly impact assertive behavior in Black male psychiatric patients.
    • Patients showed greater compliance with White partners, even for unreasonable requests.
    • Findings highlight the complexity of race and familiarity in shaping psychiatric patients' assertiveness.