Perceived discrimination has been studied with regard to its impact on several types of
health effects. This meta-analysis provides a comprehensive account of the relationships …

This chapter addresses the psychological effects of social stigma. Stigma directly affects the
stigmatized via mechanisms of discrimination, expectancy confirmation, and automatic …

Health disparities among sexual minority groups, particularly mental health disparities, are
well-documented. Numerous studies have demonstrated heightened prevalence of …

This article summarizes research examining the relationship between the constructs of
ethnic identity and personal well-being among people of color in North America. Data from …

The current research provides a framework for understanding how concealable stigmatized
identities impact people's psychological well-being and health. The authors hypothesize that …

This new edition of Prejudice provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, introducing
the major theoretical ideas as well as providing a critical analysis of recent developments …

Many individuals with mental illnesses are troubled by self-stigma and the subsequent
processes that accompany this stigma: low self-esteem and self-efficacy.“Why try” is the …

In this study, we examined how engagement and disengagement strategies for coping with
discrimination might explain how gendered racism influences psychological distress among …

Social identities are associated with normative standards for thought and action, profoundly
influencing the behavioral choices of individual group members. These social norms provide …

The first trigger to any form of personal and collective change begins with emotions. They
influence whether and how our attention is drawn to stimuli, how we reflect upon those …