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Stigma Related To Depression: A Comparison Between African American And White Young Adults, Amirica Nicholson
Stigma Related To Depression: A Comparison Between African American And White Young Adults, Amirica Nicholson
HIM 1990-2015
This study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, social support, and acculturation on depression-stigma in college communities; specifically targeting the racial groups of African Americans and Whites. Undergraduates of various ages and class standings were given surveys within their demographics pertaining to: acculturation, social support, stigma, and depression. The above factors were compared to ethnicity. The results supported that African Americans have a higher level of depression-stigma overall, especially those who have been enculturated into their traditional culture; none of the additional hypotheses were supported by the research.