Cultural Identity As a Moderator to the Relationship between Gender and Emotional Suppression for Black College Students

Poster Session VI

Saturday May 24, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
Keyword: Gender

Abstract: This study explored the extent to which afro-cultural identity moderated the relationship between gender and emotional suppression for Black college students The sample included 174 participants. Results found no main effect of gender on emotional suppression. However, for women only, endorsement of afro-cultural identity was negatively related to emotional suppression.