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<p>Drawing on the theoretical foundation of system justification, this study examined how Black identity was related to the beliefs that rationalize and uphold oppressive social hierarchies. By including internalized racism as a moderator, we examined if internalized racism allowed for Black/African Americans to more easily justify the oppressive sociopolitical system even if Blackness is important to their self perception. In addition, we examined how system justifying beliefs were related to wellbeing outcomes. Online survey data provided by 169 Black American adults were analyzed through hierarchical multiple regression and latent profile analysis. Results indicated that racial centrality was negatively, while internalized racism was positively associated with system justification. Contrary to our hypothesis, internalized racism did not moderate the relationship between racial centrality and system justification. System justification was positively associated with life satisfaction and positive affect. A follow-up latent profile analysis revealed that most participants had the profiles of high Black identity/low system justification or low racial centrality/high system justification. Implications for counseling practice, overarching themes of racism, and adaptation among Black/African Americans navigating white supremacy are discussed.</p>

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The Politics of Belonging: Understanding System Justification Through the Lens of Black Identity

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Claude Louis,
  • Eunju Yoon,
  • Han Na Lee

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Drawing on the theoretical foundation of system justification, this study examined how Black identity was related to the beliefs that rationalize and uphold oppressive social hierarchies. By including internalized racism as a moderator, we examined if internalized racism allowed for Black/African Americans to more easily justify the oppressive sociopolitical system even if Blackness is important to their self perception. In addition, we examined how system justifying beliefs were related to wellbeing outcomes. Online survey data provided by 169 Black American adults were analyzed through hierarchical multiple regression and latent profile analysis. Results indicated that racial centrality was negatively, while internalized racism was positively associated with system justification. Contrary to our hypothesis, internalized racism did not moderate the relationship between racial centrality and system justification. System justification was positively associated with life satisfaction and positive affect. A follow-up latent profile analysis revealed that most participants had the profiles of high Black identity/low system justification or low racial centrality/high system justification. Implications for counseling practice, overarching themes of racism, and adaptation among Black/African Americans navigating white supremacy are discussed.