Perceived Race Matters: Conversing with “Same-Race” Peers Fosters Comfort during Live Discussions of Racism

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Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: We investigate perceived partner race as a relevant characteristic people-of-colour (N = 226) consider when discussing personal experiences of racism during a live online chat. Conversing with ostensibly same-race (vs. White) partners led to greater deliberate disclosure and well-being, providing evidence for the importance of partner race during race-based discussions.

• Ikeoluwa Ayekun (Presenting Author)
• Yan Hui Yee (Author)
• Denise Marigold (Author)
• Hilary Bergsieker (Author)