Authors : Cory L. Drummond Jr

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14849657

Abstract : This research proposal titled, The Mind Unveiled: Addressing Racism through a Psychological Lens explores chronic racist behaviors from a psychological perspective, proposing the potential classification as a mental health disorder. Employing a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, the research integrates quantitative data from psychometric tools with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. The findings may potentially reveal that cognitive distortions, empathy deficits, and maladaptive personality traits significantly contribute to the persistence of racist behaviors. By aligning these traits with diagnostic frameworks like the DSM-5, the proposal evaluates therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and empathy training, as effective pathways to mitigate these behaviors. This interdisciplinary research bridges gaps between mental health and social justice, offering novel frameworks for practitioners, educators, and policymakers to address racism's profound psychological and societal impact.

Keywords : Racism, Cognitive Distortions, Mental Health, Empathy Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dsm-5, Social Justice.

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