title: Effects of Perceived Discrimination on Depressive Symptoms Among Black Men Residing in the United States: A Meta-Analysis.
abstract: Research reports that perceived discrimination is positively associated with depressive symptoms. The literature is limited when examining this relationship among Black men. This meta-analysis systematically examines the current literature and investigates the relationship of perceived discrimination on depressive symptoms among Black men residing in the United States. Using a random-effects model, study findings indicate a positive association between perceived discrimination and depressive symptoms among Black men ( r = .29). Several potential moderators were also examined in this study; however, there were no significant moderation effects detected. Recommendations and implications for future research and practice are discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Angelitta M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Britt-Spells
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Maribeth
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Slebodnik
authors.affiliation: 3 Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Laura P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Sands
authors.affiliation: 1 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rollock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011287:Prejudice / Q000208:ethnology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: African American; depression; discrimination; mental health; meta-analysis