THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD ADVERSITIES ON INTERPERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISCRIMINATION IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADULTHOOD
2024
Impact of Childhood Adversities on Discrimination in Adulthood
Sample size: 14268
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wei Wenxing
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
How do childhood adversities influence experiences of discrimination in middle and late adulthood?
Conclusion
Childhood adversities are linked to higher levels of discrimination experienced in later life.
Supporting Evidence
- Increased childhood adversities are associated with higher levels of reported discrimination.
- The study highlights the long-term effects of early adversities on later life experiences.
Takeaway
If kids go through tough times, they might face more unfair treatment when they grow up.
Methodology
The study used OLS regressions on data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Limitations
The study may not cover all types of childhood adversities or discrimination.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 45 and older from a nationally representative sample.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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