Over the past two decades, research examining the impact of self-reported experiences of
discrimination on mental and physical health has increased dramatically. Studies have …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a chronic disorder developing insidiously
throughout life and usually progressing to an advanced stage by the time symptoms occur. It …

Stigma and discrimination toward obese persons are pervasive and pose numerous
consequences for their psychological and physical health. Despite decades of science …

This paper provides a review and critique of empirical research on perceived discrimination
and health. The patterns of racial disparities in health suggest that there are multiple ways …

Se revisó la literatura reciente (10 años) sobre los efectos que sobre la salud de las
personas tienen los factores de riesgo psicosocial en el trabajo. Para ello se analizaron 92 …

Introduction Volunteerism is an extremely fascinating context for social science scholars:
lacking the economic variable of the relationship within the working group, it is possible to …

This Handbook provides a uniquely comprehensive and scholarly overview of the latest
research on prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. All chapters are written by eminent …

" Mattering, which is about feeling valued and adding value, is essential for heath,
happiness, love, work, and social well-being. We all need to feel valued by, and add value …

Stress is related to goals being thwarted. Arguably, protecting one's self, both in terms of
personal self-esteem and in terms of social self-esteem, is among the most prominent goals …

To assess the levels of perceived acute and chronic racial and non-racial discrimination in
South Africa, their association with health, and the extent to which they contribute to racial …