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An exploration into perceived stigma, discrimination, and psychological wellbeing among people living with HIV in Bhutan

open access: yesBhutan Health Journal, 2023
Introduction: HIV-related stigma and discrimination affect health and wellbeing and pose greater challenges to PLHIV. Stigma and discrimination remain as a major obstacle in curbing HIV epidemic, undermining HIV prevention efforts including uptake of ...
Nidup Dorji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

From home to the streets: Can cultural socialization foster Latinx youths' social responsibility?

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, Volume 70, Issue 3-4, Page 278-290, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Grassroots movements such as Poder Quince exemplify how Latinx youth intertwine their cultural heritage and traditions with civic action to create positive change within their communities. Parents' cultural socialization messages have been shown to instill cultural pride and encourage prosocial behaviors (e.g., helping others, caring for ...
Saraí Blanco Martinez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facilitating connection to enhance college student well‐being: Evaluation of an experiential group program

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, Volume 70, Issue 3-4, Page 314-326, December 2022., 2022
Abstract This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of The Connection Project, an experiential, relationship‐focused intervention designed to improve school belongingness and decrease symptoms of depression and loneliness among new college students.
Meghan A. Costello   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obesity, perceived weight discrimination, and psychological well-being in older adults in England [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Objective To examine whether the adverse effect of obesity on psychological well-being can be explained by weight discrimination. Methods The study sample included 5056 older (≥50 y) men and women living in England and participating in the English ...
Beeken, RJ, Jackson, SE, Wardle, J
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Perceived safety in community and service settings among young adults experiencing homelessness: Differences by sexual and gender identity

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, Volume 70, Issue 3-4, Page 340-351, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Homelessness poses risks to the health and safety of young adults; particularly among sexual and gender minority (SGM) young adults. The current study sought to better understand service use and perceived safety in community and service settings among SGM and cisgender heterosexual (cis‐hetero) young adults experiencing homelessness. Data come
Graham DiGuiseppi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Discrimination, Acculturation, Acculturative Stress, and Latino Psychological Distress: A Moderated-Mediational Model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Prior research has found that perceived discrimination is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among Latinos. However, the process by which this relationship occurs remains an understudied area.
Driscoll, Mark W   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Positive and negative responses to personal discrimination: Does coping make a difference? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Although psychological research has found that perceiving personal discrimination is associated with negative psychological symptoms, group consciousness theories suggest that perceiving personal discrimination can be empowering.
Foster, Mindi D
core   +2 more sources

The Effects of Meritocracy Beliefs on Women’s Well-Being after First-Time Gender Discrimination [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
This study examined how meritocracy beliefs may buffer women from the negative psychological effects of an acute situation of gender discrimination. Although some research indirectly suggests that believing the meritocracy exists may increase well-being,
Foster, Mindi D, Tsarfati, E. Micha
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The Influence of Emotional and Cognitive Factors on Limb Laterality Discrimination in Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study Secondary Analysis

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Previous scientific evidence has shown that patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have alterations in the body schema. There have also been findings regarding the influence of psychological factors on pain, as well as evidence that patients with FMS ...
Víctor Riquelme-Aguado   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outness and Discrimination as Predictors of Psychological Distress Among Sexual Minority Cisgender Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
This thesis is a quantitative analysis of the relationships between demographics, outness, discrimination experiences, and mental health among cisgender sexual minority women. It utilizes data from the LGBTQ Institute Southern Survey, which documents the
Higbee, Madison
core   +1 more source

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