The role of ethnocultural variables in response to terrorism.

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  • Author(s): Walker KL;Walker KL; Chestnut D
  • Source:
    Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology [Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol] 2003 Aug; Vol. 9 (3), pp. 251-62.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Educational Pub. Foundation Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100956435 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1099-9809 (Print) Linking ISSN: 1077341X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Washington, DC : Educational Pub. Foundation, [1999-
    • Subject Terms:
      Culture*; Ethnicity/*psychology ; Stress, Psychological/*ethnology ; Terrorism/*psychology; Adolescent ; Adult ; Emotions ; Ethnicity/classification ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mass Media ; Mental Health Services ; Middle Aged ; North Carolina ; Students/psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Terrorism/ethnology ; United States ; Universities
    • Abstract:
      The threat of terrorism is having a profound impact on Americans. This study examined ethnocultural variables of ethnic background, gender, age, and educational background to better understand first reactions to, explanations for, and responses to what happened on September 11, 2001. Data were obtained from a sample of university students, church and civic group members, and people of the general community. Results suggest that ethnic background, gender, and age influence reactions to terrorism. Ethnic background and gender influenced causal explanations about the attacks. Strong gender differences were noted in how participants were affected by the attacks; strongest similarities were observed in reports of first reactions to news of the events, with most people experiencing shock and disbelief. Conclusions stress the importance of future mental health interventions and research giving strong consideration to ethnocultural variables when dealing with victims of terrorism.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20030916 Date Completed: 20031211 Latest Revision: 20211203
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1037/1099-9809.9.3.251
    • Accession Number:
      12971092