In the face of racism, distress depends on one's coping method
Friday, April 2, 2010 - 01:14
in Psychology & Sociology
The way people choose to cope with personal experiences of racism influences the distress caused by the encounter, according to a new study of Filipino-American men and women. The study finds that denying or ignoring racial discrimination leads to greater psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, and lowers self-esteem.