Black men are often socialized to limit their emotional expression, which can lead to negative relationships and emotional health outcomes. Yet, little is known about how childhood experiences influence their emotional restrictiveness in adulthood. This study examined the relationship between parental closeness, childhood abuse, and restricted emotionality among 183 Black incarcerated men nearing release. Findings conclude men who reported having a closer relationship with their parents had lower emotional restrictiveness than men who did not. Men who reported childhood sexual abuse by two people reported more restricted emotionality than their non-abused counterparts. Implications for programming, intervention and prevention strategies are discussed. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT The present study suggests childhood abuse, specifically sexual abuse by multiple individuals, is an important risk factor for restrictive emotionality among Black incarcerated men. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of close supportive relationships, particularly with parents, as factors to consider for prevention and intervention approaches, and correctional strategies to foster emotional wellness for this population.

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被监禁的黑人男性的限制性情绪：父母亲近和童年虐待的影响。

黑人男性经常被社会化以限制他们的情绪表达，这可能导致负面关系和情绪健康结果。然而，关于童年经历如何影响他们成年后的情感限制，我们知之甚少。这项研究调查了 183 名即将获释的被监禁的黑人男性之间的父母亲密度、童年虐待和情绪受限之间的关系。研究结果得出结论，报告与父母关系更密切的男性比没有的男性具有更低的情感限制。报告儿童期被两人性虐待的男性比未受虐待的男性报告的情绪更受限制。讨论了对规划、干预和预防策略的影响。公共意义声明 本研究表明儿童虐待，特别是多人性虐待，是黑人被监禁男性限制性情绪的一个重要风险因素。此外，本研究强调了密切支持关系的重要性，特别是与父母的关系，作为预防和干预方法的考虑因素，以及促进该人群情绪健康的矫正策略。