Bystander Acknowledgment Mitigates the Psychological and Physiological Pain of Racial Discrimination for Black Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

In this study we examined whether White bystanders can act to mitigate racism ’s pain sensitizing effects. To simulate racial exclusion in the laboratory, Black young adults (age 18-30; N = 92) were randomly assigned to be included or excluded by White players in a ball-tossing game (Cyberball). For half of excluded participants, White bystanders acknowledged and apologized for the racial exclusion.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research