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01-02-2009 | Empirical Research

Physiologic Responses to Racial Rejection Images Among Young Adults from African-American Backgrounds

Auteurs: Lisa Kiang, Terry D. Blumenthal, Erika N. Carlson, Yolanda N. Lawson, J. Clark Shell

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 2/2009

Abstract

Physiologic reactivity to racially rejecting images was assessed in 35 young adults (10 males, 25 female) from African-American backgrounds using the startle probe paradigm. In a laboratory setting, participants viewed 16 images depicting racial rejection, racial acceptance, nonracial negative, and nonracial positive themes. While viewing these images, startling bursts of noise were presented and the magnitude of the eyeblink responses were measured. Results supported an attentional mechanism which suggests that, while viewing both racially rejecting and nonracial positive images, individuals may be so absorbed in processing the images that they appear less distracted by the startling noise. However, these patterns were only found for participants low in racial regard. Young adults who felt positively about their racial background did not exhibit differential processing of startle stimuli as a function of slide themes. Race-rejection sensitivity did not moderate startle reactivity. Developmental implications, particularly in light of coping with racial discrimination, are discussed.

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Titel: Physiologic Responses to Racial Rejection Images Among Young Adults from African-American Backgrounds
Auteurs: Lisa Kiang
Terry D. Blumenthal
Erika N. Carlson
Yolanda N. Lawson
J. Clark Shell
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2009
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-008-9352-1

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