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Racial discrimination mediates race differences in sleep problems

A longitudinal analysis

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ID8089136
AuthorsThomas E Fuller-Rowell (0000-0002-1447-1175, Auburn University, corresponding author), David S Curtis (0000-0001-5084-7734, Auburn University), Mona El-Sheikh (0000-0001-5784-8318, Auburn University), Adrienne M Duke (Auburn University), Carol D Ryff (0000-0002-4693-9190, University of Wisconsin–Madison), Aleksandra E Zgierska, Aleksandra Zgierska (0000-0002-7773-6003, University of Wisconsin–Madison)
Year2016
Volume23
Issue2
Pages165-173
Publication date2016-07-18
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1099-9809 • E-ISSN: 1939-0106
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/cdp0000104
PMID27429065
OpenAlexW2503430834
LanguageEN
Citations received38
References cited40

The findings highlight the importance of racial disparities in sleep across the college years and suggest that experiences of discrimination contribute to group disparities. (PsycINFO Database Record

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