Background Research suggests that increasing neighbourhood social cohesion can prevent
mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. However, it is unknown whether …

This study examined the associations among racial identity beliefs (centrality and public
regard), racial discrimination, and academic engagement outcomes among 1,659 African …

Much of the research in science education that explores the influence of a racial and
gendered identity on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) …

African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans aspire to do well in school but often fall
short of this goal. We use identity‐based motivation theory as an organizing framework to …

Research suggests that neighborhoods play an important role in shaping health outcomes
across the life course, but the neighborhood-health link during the transition to adulthood …

With the spread of COVID-19, more countries now recommend their citizens to wear
facemasks in public. The uptake of facemasks, however, remains far from universal in …

Purpose Low-grade inflammation, measured by circulating levels of cytokines, is a
pathogenic mechanism for several chronic diseases of aging. Identifying factors related to …

Objectives: Researchers have noted that racial identity—the personal significance and
meaning of race (Sellers, Chavous, & Cooke, 1998)—may serve as a protective factor …

The acting White accusation is a negative insult that many Black students encounter from
peers, and research suggests that these experiences may be potentially detrimental to …

This chapter discusses the significance of cultural identity development during the stages of
adolescence and emerging adulthood. Our chapter begins with a review of the theoretical …