Study Shows Discrimination , Leads to High Risk of Mental Issues, In Young Adults.
CNN reports new research says young adults who deal with discrimination are more likely to have mental health issues than those who don't.
The study, published November 8
in 'Pediatrics', analyzed the data of
1,834 people in the United States.
The participants reported information that
was studied from when they
were 18 until age 28.
The participants reported information that
was studied from when they
were 18 until age 28.
Participants described how frequently
they believed they had been
treated as if they were inferior.
Those involved attributed
this treatment to their
race, sex, age and body size.
Ageism was the most reported form of discrimination encountered in the study.
directly followed by
physical appearance,
racism and sexism. .
directly followed by
physical appearance,
racism and sexism. .
Researchers have long implored the impact discrimination has on a young person transitioning into adulthood.
Authors of the study say it's the first of its kind to focus on the transition to adulthood
in the same group of people over time.
93% of participants said they had experienced discrimination multiple times throughout the 10 year research period.
Those who encounter discrimination
more frequently are 25% more
likely to experience psychological
distress than those who don't