Exploring research on the coping strategies of black survivors of homicide victims: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Black people are disproportionately impacted by homicide. However, despite this over-representation, research is limited relevant to how black individuals, families and communities cope with the chronic traumatic devastation of homicide. This scoping review will provide an amalgamation of the current literature regarding the coping strategies of black survivors of homicide victims to inform future health and social work practice.

Methods and analysis

In this scoping review, Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework will be used to succinctly gather and synthesise previous literature and identify gaps in research relevant to black survivors of homicide victims. This method will allow for a focused process of chosen pertinent databases. The seven databases includ

SUBMITTER: Edwards T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8562521 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature