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Classes of Racism and Suicide Risk Among Black Emerging Adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between three distinct types of racism-based experiences (i.e. hostile, aversive-hostile, and avoidant) and suicide risk among Black emerging adults. Computer assisted surveys were administered to a sample of 300 Black emerging adult college students. Increased exposure to hostile racism was linked to higher risk of suicidal ideation and attempts, whereas an increase in exposure to aversive-hostile racism was associated with a decreased likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation. These findings underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of the relationship between racism-based experiences and suicide risk for Black emerging adults. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed.

Source: Social Work in Public Health

DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2025.2558949

Authors: Sean Joe, Enoch Azasu, Robert O. Motley

Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Boston College

Language: English

Topic: Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities