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Title
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STIGMA RELATED TO DEPRESSION: A COMPARISON BETWEEN AFRICAN AMERICAN AND WHITE YOUNG ADULTS.
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Creator
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Nicholson, Amirica, Negy, Charles, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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This study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, social support, and acculturation on depression-stigma in college communities; specifically targeting the racial groups of African Americans and Whites. Undergraduates of various ages and class standings were given surveys within their demographics pertaining to: acculturation, social support, stigma, and depression. The above factors were compared to ethnicity. The results supported that African Americans have a higher level of depression...
Show moreThis study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, social support, and acculturation on depression-stigma in college communities; specifically targeting the racial groups of African Americans and Whites. Undergraduates of various ages and class standings were given surveys within their demographics pertaining to: acculturation, social support, stigma, and depression. The above factors were compared to ethnicity. The results supported that African Americans have a higher level of depression-stigma overall, especially those who have been enculturated into their traditional culture; none of the additional hypotheses were supported by the research.
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Date Issued
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2013
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Identifier
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CFH0004430, ucf:45136
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004430
