Narrative Review: Examining the Associations Between Ethnic-Racial Identity and Mental Health Outcomes Among African American Emerging Adults and Adults

被引:1
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作者
Walker, Chloe J. [1 ]
Williams, Chelsea D. [1 ]
Hood, Kristina B. [1 ]
Lozada, Fantasy T. [1 ]
机构
[1] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Dept Psychol, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
来源
IDENTITY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THEORY AND RESEARCH | 2024年 / 24卷 / 03期
关键词
Ethnic-racial identity; mental health; emerging adulthood; adulthood; BLACK IDENTITY; MULTIDIMENSIONAL INVENTORY; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS; DISCRIMINATION; STUDENTS; ANXIETY; ADOLESCENCE; PERCEPTIONS; RELIABILITY;
D O I
10.1080/15283488.2024.2320431
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Given the prevalence of racism in the United States that has led to the increase of adverse mental health outcomes and disparities in care among African Americans, ethnic-racial identity (ERI) is a significant cultural resource that may be beneficial in understanding African American's mental health outcomes. This narrative review aimed to summarize and synthesize the existing literature on the associations between African Americans' ERI and mental health outcomes, highlighting the developmental periods, types of mental health symptoms, and types of promotive mental health-related behaviors (MHRBs) that have been studied to date. Twenty-six peer-reviewed, empirical studies met the inclusion criteria. Results indicated that affirmation/private regard and positive public regard were mainly associated with less anxiety and depressive symptoms among emerging adults and adults. Centrality revealed inconclusive associations with mental health symptoms. Additionally, centrality and public and private regard have been associated with the use of promotive MHRBs among adults. Exploration and resolution were mainly associated with fewer mental health symptoms among emerging adults. Overall, ERI plays a key role in African Americans' mental health outcomes and reveals important implications for interventions.
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页数:21
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