Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Psychosocial Dimensions of Adversity among Black Youth. (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adams, C. Jama
• Is Part Of: Journal of infant, child, and adolescent psychotherapy. Volume 21:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Infant psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.891405
• DOI: 10.1080/15289168.2022.2069452
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-9168

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article offers an exploration of the psychological impact of race-driven adversities on Black youth. Sociological data and psychoanalytic perspectives are outlined to contextualize the often less-than-good-enough outcomes for Black youth across all developmental domains. Emphasis is placed on understanding the intrapsychic processes observed in response to race-driven adversities and the therapeutic challenges to addressing the conflicts and compromises.