Authenticity, Racial Discrimination, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Young Black Men, United States, 2024.
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| Title: | Authenticity, Racial Discrimination, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Young Black Men, United States, 2024. |
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| Authors: | Boyd, Donte T., Durkee, Myles I., Brown, Deon W., Constant, Andrea S. |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Sep2025, Vol. 115 Issue 9, p1417-1425. 9p. |
| Subjects: | African Americans, Self-evaluation, Suicidal ideation, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Questionnaires, Psychology of men, Systems theory, Psychological well-being, Descriptive statistics, Racism, Conceptual structures, Phenomenology, Data analysis software, Psychological tests, Mental depression, Ecological research, Adults |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objectives. To examine how perceived authenticity may buffer the impact of racial discrimination on depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among young Black/African American men. Methods. In 2024, we collected data online in the United States using Qualtrics. Participants were 350 Black men aged 18 to 24 years (mean = 21.49; SD = 1.96), most of whom identified as heterosexual or straight and had completed a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma. We measured suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, racial discrimination, and perceived authenticity through self-report questionnaires. Results. Authenticity reduced suicidal ideation (b = −0.24; P <.001) and depressive symptoms (b = –0.22; P <.001). An interaction effect emerged for suicidal ideation (b = −0.09; P =.045) but not depressive symptoms (b = 0.02; P =.58). Conclusions. Perceived authenticity served as a protective factor for young Black men. Public Health Implications. Practitioners may consider incorporating strategies to enhance perceived authenticity as part of interventions aimed at improving men's mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objectives. To examine how perceived authenticity may buffer the impact of racial discrimination on depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among young Black/African American men. Methods. In 2024, we collected data online in the United States using Qualtrics. Participants were 350 Black men aged 18 to 24 years (mean = 21.49; SD = 1.96), most of whom identified as heterosexual or straight and had completed a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma. We measured suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, racial discrimination, and perceived authenticity through self-report questionnaires. Results. Authenticity reduced suicidal ideation (b = −0.24; P <.001) and depressive symptoms (b = –0.22; P <.001). An interaction effect emerged for suicidal ideation (b = −0.09; P =.045) but not depressive symptoms (b = 0.02; P =.58). Conclusions. Perceived authenticity served as a protective factor for young Black men. Public Health Implications. Practitioners may consider incorporating strategies to enhance perceived authenticity as part of interventions aimed at improving men's mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308148 |
