This paper provides a review and critique of empirical research on perceived discrimination
and health. The patterns of racial disparities in health suggest that there are multiple ways …

Genetic and behavioral factors do not fully explain the development of hypertension, and
there is increasing evidence suggesting that psychosocial factors may also play an …

A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, and discrimination with hopeful
solutions for their eventual dissolution Exploring the psychological dynamics of unconscious …

Racial discrimination has been linked to allostatic load (ie, cumulative biological stress)
among African American women. However, limited attention has been given to psychosocial …

There is a growing research literature suggesting that racism is an important risk factor
undermining the health of Blacks in the United States. Racism can take many forms, ranging …

Emerging adulthood is a critical developmental period that bridges adolescence and
adulthood and is distinguished by identity exploration through education, vocation …

Background—Trait optimism (positive future expectations) and cynical, hostile attitudes
toward others have not been studied together in relation to incident coronary heart disease …

The goals of this special section are to examine the state-of-the-science regarding
race/ethnicity and racism as they contribute to health disparities and to articulate a research …

Prior research has related dispositional optimism to physical health. Traditionally,
dispositional optimism is treated as a bipolar construct, anchored at one end by optimism …

A lifecourse perspective is key for understanding and interpreting racial and ethnic patterns
in neuropsychological test performance. In this article, we discuss contextual factors that …