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09.08.2018 | Original Paper

Perceived Discrimination and Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Symptoms: In Muslim American College Students

verfasst von: Sarah R. Lowe, Petty Tineo, Megan N. Young

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 4/2019

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Abstract

Prior research has found that Muslim Americans’ discrimination experiences are associated with increased risk of mental health problems. However, few studies have included Muslim American college students or identified moderators of this relationship. Among a sample of Muslim American college students (N = 141), the current study found that perceived discrimination was positively associated with MD and GAD symptom severity. Having a strong Muslim American identity exacerbated the relationship between perceived discrimination and GAD symptoms. The findings support practices to reduce discrimination toward Muslim American college students and the need for outreach to students with a strong Muslim American identity.

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Titel: Perceived Discrimination and Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Symptoms: In Muslim American College Students
verfasst von: Sarah R. Lowe
Petty Tineo
Megan N. Young
Publikationsdatum: 09.08.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0684-1

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