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- The study explored how masculinity and race affect mental health among Black male graduate students, using in-depth interviews.
- Twenty-nine participants reported that their mental health was primarily impacted by expectations, pressure, and the stereotype of needing to be strong.
- The findings indicate a need for colleges to create programs that support Black men in dealing with racial discrimination and promote culturally relevant mental health services that encourage seeking help.
Article Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand how masculinity and race impact mental health among Black male graduate students. A qualitative study using in-depth interviews recruited Black male graduate students enrolled at a private university in the southern United States. Data were collected over zoom and recorded. Interviews were transcribed and the data were analyzed for similar themes. Twenty-nine Black male graduate students 23 to 51 were recruited. Participants reported the three main elements that impacted their mental health were (1) expectations, (2) pressure, and (3) being strong. These findings suggest that colleges need to develop programming to help Black men learn how to handle racial discrimination in positive ways. Additionally, findings also highlight the need for culturally relevant mental health services that let Black men know seeking help is ok and is what men do.
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