Perceived racist discrimination, coping, stress, and life satisfaction

Authors

Peter W. Barnes, University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsFollow
Owen Richard Lightsey, University of Memphis

Abstract

In this study, avoidance coping and problem-solving coping (inversely) predicted stress, and stress and avoidance coping inversely predicted life satisfaction among 114 African American students. Coping did not moderate racial discrimination stress or stress-life satisfaction relationships. Fostering problem solving and reducing avoidance may help to alleviate racism-related stress and foster well-being.

Publication Title

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

Recommended Citation

Barnes, P., & Lightsey, O. (2005). Perceived racist discrimination, coping, stress, and life satisfaction. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 33 (1), 48-61. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2005.tb00004.x