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Population Neuroscience Approaches To Minority Discrimination And Health, Alleah Bouley, Alexander Johnson, Bethany Stoutamire, Elizabeth Straley, Jacob Cheadle Apr 2016

Population Neuroscience Approaches To Minority Discrimination And Health, Alleah Bouley, Alexander Johnson, Bethany Stoutamire, Elizabeth Straley, Jacob Cheadle

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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 …