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Gender Differences In Social Support, Self-Salience, And Mental Health, Ee Shin (Emily) Hum, Christina Falci
Gender Differences In Social Support, Self-Salience, And Mental Health, Ee Shin (Emily) Hum, Christina Falci
UCARE Research Products
Men and women tend to manifest distinct mental health outcomes. Specifically, women report higher levels of internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, whereas men report higher levels externalizing symptoms, such as alcohol abuse (Rosenfield, S., Lennon, M. C., & White, H. R., 2005; Rosenfield, S., & Smith, D., 2010). However, it is unclear what mechanisms shape the gender differences in mental health outcomes. This research will explore two key possible mechanisms: social support and self-salience. Our aims in this study are to examine how and why mental health outcomes vary by gender? And also to what extent do social …
Population Neuroscience Approaches To Minority Discrimination And Health, Alleah Bouley, Alexander Johnson, Bethany Stoutamire, Elizabeth Straley, Jacob Cheadle
Population Neuroscience Approaches To Minority Discrimination And Health, Alleah Bouley, Alexander Johnson, Bethany Stoutamire, Elizabeth Straley, Jacob Cheadle
UCARE Research Products
Alleah Bouley, Alex Johnson, Bethany Stoutamire, Elizabeth Straley
UCARE Abstract: Academic Year 2015-2016
Advisor: Dr. Jacob Cheadle
Population Neuroscience Approaches to Minority Discrimination and Health
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The primary purpose of our research is to explore the effects of social exclusion and discrimination on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of sexual minorities (gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals). Addressing this complicated issue is a team effort, so participation in this project will provide a novel set of research experiences for participating undergraduates.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Our UCARE research will address two important questions. The first question we will address …