Increases in Psychological Flexibility Mediate Relationship Between Acute Psychedelic Effects and Decreases in Racial Trauma Symptoms Among People of Color
| Autor: | Alan K. Davis, Yitong Xin, Nathan D. Sepeda, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Monnica T. Williams |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Chronic Stress, Vol 5 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2470-5470 24705470 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/24705470211035607 |
| Popis: | Background Previous research showed acute psychedelic effects were associated with decreases in racial trauma (RT) symptoms among black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Among samples comprised primarily of white participants, positive outcomes of psychedelic experiences have been mediated by increases in psychological flexibility. Therefore, we examined whether changes in psychological flexibility from before to after a psychedelic experience mediated the relationship between acute psychedelic effects and changes in RT symptoms among BIPOC. Methods This cross-sectional online survey study included 313 BIPOC (mean age = 33.1; SD = 11.2; female = 57%). A multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the association between acute psychedelic effects and decreases in RT symptoms in a nonclinical setting; a path analysis was used to explore whether changes in psychological flexibility mediated this relationship. Results Acute insight and challenging effects were significantly ( p |
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