Assessing the impact of Covid-19 and race-based trauma on the mental health of Black social work providers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12759704 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carmen Reese Foster (0000-0002-8761-2717, University of Alabama, corresponding author), M L Held (0000-0002-2521-8423, University of Tennessee at Knoxville), Adrianna Carter (University of Tennessee at Knoxville) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-16 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1531-3204 • E-ISSN: 1531-3212 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15313204.2022.2155285 |
| OpenAlex | W4311730042 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 45 |
The aim of this study was to assess the association of COVID-19 and race-based trauma on the mental health of Black social workers and to identify support systems. An explanatory sequential design was used to measure mental health, COVID-19, quality of life, race-based trauma, and support systems. The quantitative sample included 113 Black social workers. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the relationship between COVID-19 stress, race-based trauma, and quality of life with three independent variables: depression, anxiety, and stress. COVID-19 stress significantly correlated with all independent variables, while discrimination-related trauma was positively correlated with depression and anxiety. Secondary trauma (as a measure of quality of life) had a positive association with anxiety and stress. Demographic variables (age, type of degree, and whether licensed) were not significant predictors in any regression analyses. Several themes emerged from the qualitative interviews, with 85% reporting a lack of support from their White colleagues. Identified sources of support were therapy and positive relationships
Anxiety · Depression (economics · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Quality of life (healthcare · Race (biology · Regression analysis · Social support · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |