JOURNAL ARTICLE

Racial Hate at the Intersection of Online and Offline Worlds: The Joint Impact of Online and Offline Racism on the Mental Health of Racially Minoritized Individuals.

  • Published In: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2024, v. 39, n. 11/12. P. 2487 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Keum, Brian TaeHyuk; Wong, Michele J.; Sanders, India 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines how online racism moderates the relationship between offline racism and mental health issues among racially minoritized emerging adults in the United States. Using data from 651 participants, the study found that both offline and online racism independently correlate with greater mental health problems, and that online racism strengthens the negative impact of offline racism on mental health at moderate to high exposure levels. The findings highlight the complex interplay between digital and in-person racial discrimination, suggesting that frequent online racism may exacerbate stress and vigilance related to offline racism. The study calls for longitudinal research to explore underlying mechanisms and develop interventions to mitigate the compounded mental health effects of racism experienced across both contexts.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2024/06, Vol. 39, Issue 11/12, p2487
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0886-2605
  • DOI:10.1177/08862605231220015
  • Accession Number:177062075
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