The Role of Experiential Avoidance & Emotion Dysregulation in the Relation between Discrimination and Mental Health

Poster Session VIII

Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: This study examines how experiential avoidance and emotion dysregulation mediate the impact of discrimination on mental health. Using a diverse sample of 163 university students and a time-lagged design, results highlight experiential avoidance as a key mechanism. Findings inform interventions targeting maladaptive coping and contribute to equity-focused mental health strategies.

• Patricia Mejia (Presenting Author)
• Jerome Short (Author)