Discrimination, minority group endorsement and paranoia in adolescents
The moderating role of loneliness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13899709 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lyn Ellett (0000-0002-6051-3604, University of Southampton, corresponding author), Katarina Krkovic (0000-0002-1961-9810, Universität Hamburg), Brandon A Gaudiano (0000-0002-1843-4910, Brown University), Brandon Gaudiano (Brown University), Elizabeth C Thompson (0000-0002-7987-8080, Brown University), Jessica Kingston (0000-0002-1142-8083, University of London) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-3843 • E-ISSN: 2164-4527 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02673843.2024.2437029 |
| OpenAlex | W4405368502 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 40 |
Paranoid thoughts are relatively common in adolescents, but little is known about the factors that predict and attenuate paranoia in this group. The current study examined the effect of everyday discrimination, minority group endorsement and loneliness on paranoia in an international sample (n = 462) of adolescents from the UK and U.S.A. We tested a moderation model to determine (1) whether minority group endorsement and severity of discrimination independently predict paranoia; (2) if discrimination and minority group endorsement interact to predict paranoia; and, if so, (3) whether the impact of this interaction varies depending on level of loneliness. Regression analyses revealed everyday discrimination independently predicted paranoia. Minority group endorsement did not interact with discrimination as expected, and instead had a significant, independent effect on paranoia. Loneliness independently predicted paranoia and moderated the effect of discrimination on paranoia. The findings highlight the impact of adverse social contexts on paranoia in adolescents
Developmental psychology · Group (periodic table · Loneliness · Paranoia · Psychotherapist · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |