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Perceived racial/ethnic discrimination among fifth-grade students and its association with mental health

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  • Coker, T.R.
  • Elliott, M.N.
  • Kanouse, D.E.
  • Grunbaum, J.A.
  • Schwebel, D.C.
  • Gilliland, M.J.
  • Tortolero, S.R.
  • Peskin, M.F.
  • Schuster, M.A.

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Objectives. We sought to describe the prevalence, characteristics, and mental health problems of children who experience perceived racial/ethnic discrimination. Methods. We analyzed cross-sectional data from a study of 5147 fifth-grade students and their parents from public schools in 3 US metropolitan areas. We used multivariate logistic regression (overall and stratified by race/ethnicity) to examine the associations of sociodemographic factors and mental health problems with perceived racial/ethnic discrimination. Results. Fifteen percent of children reported perceived racial/ethnic discrimination, with 80% reporting that discrimination occurred at school. A greater percentage of Black (20%), Hispanic (15%), and other (16%) children reported perceived racial/ethnic discrimination compared with White (7%) children. Children who reported perceived racial/ethnic discrimination were more likely to have symptoms of each of the 4 mental health conditions included in the analysis: depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defi-ant disorder, and conduct disorder. An association between perceived racial/ ethnic discrimination and depressive symptoms was found for Black, Hispanic, and other children but not for White children. Conclusions. Perceived racial/ethnic discrimination is not an uncommon experience among fifth-grade students and may be associated with a variety of mental health disorders.

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  • Coker, T.R. & Elliott, M.N. & Kanouse, D.E. & Grunbaum, J.A. & Schwebel, D.C. & Gilliland, M.J. & Tortolero, S.R. & Peskin, M.F. & Schuster, M.A., 2009. "Perceived racial/ethnic discrimination among fifth-grade students and its association with mental health," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 99(5), pages 878-884.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2008.144329_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.144329
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    1. Priest, Naomi & Paradies, Yin & Trenerry, Brigid & Truong, Mandy & Karlsen, Saffron & Kelly, Yvonne, 2013. "A systematic review of studies examining the relationship between reported racism and health and wellbeing for children and young people," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 95(C), pages 115-127.

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