Understanding Resilience in Young Adult Women of Color Affected by Interpersonal Trauma  

Presenter

Lanelle Elina Garcia

Campus

UMass Amherst

Sponsor

Maria M. Galano, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, UMass Amherst

Schedule

Session 5, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM [Schedule by Time][Poster Grid for Time/Location]

Location

Poster Board A85, Campus Center Auditorium, Row 5 (A81-A100) [Poster Location Map]

Abstract

Young women, particularly from racial/ethnic minority groups, are at highest risk for experiencing interpersonal trauma ( Breiding et al., 2015; CDC, 2021; Natcen, 2013; Walby & Allen, 2004). Yet, there is a dearth of research examining the experiences of young women of color from a strengths-based lens. With the intention of unveiling a more comprehensive picture of survivors’ familial and interpersonal relationships, this study seeks to examine how social support specifically from family members affects resilience as well as explore the specific influence of sibling relationships. Received social support was assessed using the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS; Lubben,1988). Resilience, defined as better mental health symptoms following trauma, was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21; Osman et al., 2012) and the PTSD Semi-Structured Symptom Interview for DSM-5 (PSSI-5; Foa et al., 2016). Analysis demonstrated that greater support from family was associated with significantly fewer PTSD (B = -3.95, p < .001), depression (B = -2.84, p < .001), anxiety (B = -1.11, p < .05), and stress symptoms (B = -1.65, p < .01). There was no significant difference, however, in resilience outcomes of participants who reported having siblings vs. no siblings in their support system; PTSD (B = -2.08, p > .05, depression (B = -0.01, p > .05), anxiety (B = -0.35, p > .05), stress (B = -1.03, p > .05). These results suggest that familial support is especially significant in promoting resilience among young-adult women of color. 

Keywords

Clinical Psychology , Tertiary Violence Prevention , Strengths-based Framework, Women's Mental Health

Research Area

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

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