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Perceived everyday discrimination and psychological distress

Does Social Support Matter

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ID8087775
AuthorsKristine J Ajrouch (0000-0002-3643-9563, Eastern Michigan University, corresponding author), Susan Reisine (0000-0001-9648-2849, University of Hartford), Sungwoo Lim (0000-0002-4890-0396, University of Michigan), Woosung Sohn (0000-0002-7486-9652, University of Michigan), Amid I Ismaïl (0000-0001-7892-2353, Temple University), Amid Ismail
Year2010
Volume15
Issue4
Pages417-434
Publication date2010-06-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEthnicity and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1355-7858 • E-ISSN: 1465-3419
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13557858.2010.484050
PMID20582775
OpenAlexW1966143663
LanguageEN
Citations received85
References cited44

Findings suggest that instrumental social support provides some protection from everyday stress. Social support, however, does not offset the impact of acute stress caused by frequent perceptions of everyday discrimination

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