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Critical race theory as theoretical framework and analysis tool for population health research

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ID8104075
AuthorsLouis F Graham (corresponding author), Louis Graham, Shelly Brown-Jeffy, Shelly Brown (0009-0003-7392-7210), Robert Aronson, Robert E Aronson (0000-0003-0641-6165), Charles Stephens
Year2011
Volume21
Issue1
Pages81-93
Publication date2011-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCritical Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0958-1596 • E-ISSN: 1469-3682
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09581596.2010.493173
OpenAlexW2043040869
LanguageEN
Citations received59
References cited20

In population health research, it is important to consider socioecological perspectives that include cultural attitudes and beliefs which permeate all levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional/community, and structural/policy). Given the specificity of target populations centered on identity – ethnic and others – it is appropriate and warranted to centralize cultural studies theories into health determinant investigations. Cultural studies, which focus explicitly on identity exploration and impacts, have much to contribute to health research. In accordance with the transdisciplinary nature of population health and bearing in mind the significant role of ethnic identity in health outcomes, it is beneficial to utilize critical race theory (CRT) as a theoretical framework and analysis tool for population health research. This article will: (1) briefly overview a recent mental health study employing CRT, and a commentary that emphasizes how CRT can contribute to the sociology of mental health; and (2) propose ways CRT can be used in psychosocial health research

Ethnic group · Health equity · Identity (music · Interpersonal communication · Intrapersonal communication · Mental health · Population · Population health · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Public health · Race (biology · Race and health · Sociology · Anthropology · Critical Race Theory in Education · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Race, History, and American Society · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Gender Studies · Health Policy · Social Psychology

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