DISCRIMINATION AND RESILIENCE ON HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
2024

Discrimination and Resilience in Asian Older Adults

Sample size: 39 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Lee Yeonjung, Vang Cindy, Her-Xiong Youhung

Primary Institution: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Hypothesis

How does discrimination affect the health and resilience of Asian and Asian American older adults across their lifespan?

Conclusion

Asian and Asian American older adults experienced increased mild discrimination after the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also showed increased resilience during this time.

Supporting Evidence

  • Participants reported increased mild discrimination post-pandemic compared to pre-pandemic.
  • The study highlights the unique experiences of discrimination and resilience among Asian and Asian American older adults.

Takeaway

Older Asian adults faced more discrimination after COVID-19, but they became stronger and more resilient.

Methodology

Participants completed a survey using discrimination, resilience, and health measures before and during the pandemic.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to the sampling methods used.

Limitations

The study used convenience and snowball sampling methods, which may limit generalizability.

Participant Demographics

Asian and Asian American older adults.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3246

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