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Racial discrimination predicts subjective cognitive decline: Perceived relationship support buffers the association

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  • Lei, Man-Kit
  • Hanus, Stephanie L.
  • Simons, Leslie G.
  • Simons, Ronald L.
  • Beach, Steven R.H.

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Recent studies show that chronic exposure to racial discrimination increases the occurrence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) among Black Americans. Little research, however, has examined potential for protective factors, such as perceived partner support, to buffer these effects.

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  • Lei, Man-Kit & Hanus, Stephanie L. & Simons, Leslie G. & Simons, Ronald L. & Beach, Steven R.H., 2024. "Racial discrimination predicts subjective cognitive decline: Perceived relationship support buffers the association," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 361(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:361:y:2024:i:c:s0277953624007950
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117341
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