Revisiting the Black-White Mental Health Paradox During the Coronavirus Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Black Americans have lower rates of depression and anxiety than Whites, despite greater exposure to stressors known to negatively impact mental health, characterized as the Black-White mental health paradox. This study revisited the paradox during the coronavirus pandemic. Drawing on stress process theory, minority stress theory, and the rejection-identification model of discrimination, in-group identity, and well-being, we analyzed original survey data from a quota sample of African American and White adults (N = 594). The survey included a range of stressors and coping resources, including those relevant to the pandemic (e.g., COVID-19 illness) and race (e.g., witnessing anti-Black police violence). Results indicate that despite African Americans' greater exposure and vulnerability to ra

SUBMITTER: LaMotte ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707209 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature