The role of racial identity in perceived racism and psychological stress among black American adults: Exploring traditional and alternative approaches

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Volumn 40, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 1028-1053

  Pieterse, Alex L ^a   Carter, Robert T ^b  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

^b Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

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EID: 77954137760     PISSN: 00219029     EISSN: 15591816     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2010.00609.x     Document Type: Article

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