Resilience and Health in African American Men
Author Information
Author(s): Tobin Courtney, Gutierrez Angela, Erving Christy, Norris Keith, Thorpe Roland
Primary Institution: University of California Los Angeles
Hypothesis
The study investigates the relationship between psychosocial resilience and allostatic load among African American men.
Conclusion
The quality of psychosocial resources, rather than the quantity, significantly impacts physical health outcomes among African American men.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified four distinct resilience profiles among African American men.
- Lower allostatic load was associated with higher psychosocial resources.
Takeaway
This study shows that having the right kind of support and coping skills can help African American men stay healthy, even when times are tough.
Methodology
Latent class analysis was used to identify resilience profiles, and ANOVA tests were conducted to analyze differences in allostatic load scores.
Participant Demographics
African American men from the Nashville Stress and Health Study.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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