Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ607705
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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Racial Discrimination, Coping, Life Satisfaction, and Self-Esteem among African Americans.
Utsey, Shawn O.; Ponterotto, Joseph G.; Reynolds, Amy L.; Cancelli, Anthony A.
Journal of Counseling & Development, v78 n1 p72-80 Win 2000
Study examines the coping strategies used by African Americans in managing the stressful effects of racism. Results indicate that women preferred avoidance coping for racism experienced on a personal level. For African Americans in general, seeking social support and racism condition were the best predictors of racism-related stress. Life satisfaction and self-esteem were best predicted by avoidance coping. (Contains 30 references.) (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Blacks, Coping, Counseling Services, Life Satisfaction, Racial Discrimination, Self Esteem
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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