Risk and Protective Factors for Depressive Symptoms Among African American Men: An Application of the Stress Process Model

Mathew D Gayman, Ben Lennox Kail, Amy Spring and George R GreenidgeJr

The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 2018, vol. 73, issue 2, 219-229

Abstract: ObjectivesThis study employs the stress process model (SPM) to identify risk/protective factors for mental health among adult African American men.MethodUsing a community-based sample of Miami, FL residents linked to neighborhood Census data, this study identifies risk/protective factors for depressive symptomatology using a sample of 248 adult African American men.ResultsThe stress process variables independently associated with depressive symptoms were family support, mastery, self-esteem, chronic stressors, and daily discrimination. While mastery and self-esteem mediated the relationship between neighborhood income and depressive symptoms, perceived family support served as a buffer for stress exposure. Collectively, the SPM explains nearly half of the variability in depressive symptoms among African American men.DiscussionThe SPM is a useful conceptual framework for identifying psychosocial risk/protective factors and directing health initiatives and policies aimed at improving the psychological health of African American men.

Keywords: Coping resources; Depressive symptoms; Stressors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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