Getting mad but ending up sad : the mental health consequences for African Americans using anger to cope with racism

Anger is a common reaction to stressful life events. However, little is known about anger’s use and efficacy as a coping strategy for racism. Is anger a coping strategy for racism that improves mental health? Or does anger operate in an opposing way, deteriorating mental health? The analyses for thi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of black studies. - 1980. - 42(2011), 7 vom: 24., Seite 1106-124
1. Verfasser: Pittman, Chavella T (VerfasserIn)
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2011
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of black studies
Schlagworte:Historical Article Journal Article
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