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Prior research indicates that racial discrimination greatly affects the mental well-being of Black women in their jobs (Berdahl and Moore, 2006). This matter is vital since the compounded impacts of racial discrimination can intensify job-related stress and lead to persistent mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression (Holder et al, 2015). We propose a study examining how racial discrimination at work is perceived and how it impacts mental health of Black women. Specifically, we hypothesize: H1. Black women who deal with racial discrimination can experience more psychological stress. H2. Having access to a support system or mentorship at work can help lessen the bad effects of work-related stress on Black women's health. H3. When Black women see themselves as inferior to their white counterparts, it can make mental health issues worse, leading to more consistent anxiety and depression. A survey will be conducted online to test the hypotheses. The results of the current study will enable a better understanding on how workplace interactions, especially those surrounding race, impact Black women's mental health. It will also bring awareness to and highlight how important establishing support systems and perceptions of fairness are.

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4-1-2025

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Racial discrimination, workplace stress, Black women, mental health, psychological stress, workplace support systems, mentorship, self-perception, anxiety, depression, workplace equity, diversity and inclusion, online survey, occupational health, coping mechanisms, organizational support, racial bias, employee well-being, workplace interventions, intersectionality

Racial Discrimination, Social Support, and Perceived Qualification Differences: Analyzing The Impacts on Work-Related Stress and The Mental Health of Black Women

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