PTSD Symptom Clusters Among People of Color
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Authors
Zepeda Rojo, Monica
Issue Date
2024
Type
Dissertation
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Keywords
Discrimination , Ethnic Minorities , Ethnic Subgroups , PTSD , Symptom Clusters
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Abstract
As the U.S. has grown increasingly diverse, with people of color now comprising over 40% of the population, understanding how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts different ethnic groups is crucial. PTSD is a debilitating condition that emerges after traumatic events, affecting individuals' daily lives and overall well-being. While previous research has examined PTSD prevalence rates across ethnicities and trauma types, there is a significant gap in understanding if and how specific PTSD symptom clusters vary among different ethnic groups. This study aimed to fill this gap. Data was collected via Prolific and the psychology subject pool. Analyzing data from 72 participants with probable PTSD, the study found varying prevalence rates of PTSD across ethnic groups although we were not sufficiently powered to examine differences across ethnic subgroups. Differences in symptom clusters across ethnic groups were not statistically significant. These findings highlight common trauma responses across ethnic groups.