A qualitative analysis of black mother preparation for bias messages following incidents of racism-related violence.

ABSTRACT: Preparation for bias messages (PFB), represent a specific form of racial socialization, used to inform youth about racism and how to cope with racism-related adversity. Although research commonly examines how frequently PFB are delivered to children, few studies have qualitatively explored the heterogeneity in the content of such messages, making it difficult to ascertain how caregivers prepare and coach their children to negotiate incidents of racism-related violence. To address this gap in the literature, the present study qualitatively examined the content of PFB given to Black children from their mothers following high-profile incidents of anti-Black violence. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 mothers (M_age = 41.91) of Black children to explore how pare

SUBMITTER: Bernard DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10842490 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature