Document Type
Research Paper
Publication Date
4-8-2021
Abstract
Racism cuts deep. In a recent study by Shardae McNeil, 87 and 94% of African Americans reported experiencing at least one discriminatory event by the time they reached adolescence. Her research indicates that those that experience racial discrimination during adolescence are vulnerable to a greater risk of lower psychological functioning, internalized symptoms, and elevated levels of depressive symptomology. McNeil introduces the component of family support. Family support is an important coping method for incidents such as racial discrimination and can bring a positive mental health outcome in adolescents.
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Recommended Citation
McKelvey, Jocelyn and McKelvey, Jocelyn, "The Impact of the R-Word" (2021). English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World. 69.
https://research.library.kutztown.edu/wickedproblems/69
