This chapter addresses the psychological effects of social stigma. Stigma directly affects the
stigmatized via mechanisms of discrimination, expectancy confirmation, and automatic …

In 2 meta-analyses, we examined the relationship between perceived discrimination and
psychological well-being and tested a number of moderators of that relationship. In Meta …

This study examined the effects of minority stress on the physical health of lesbians, gay
men, and bisexuals (LGBs). Participants (N= 396) completed baseline and one year follow …

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling
overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes …

Social Motivation, Justice, and the Moral Emotions proposes an attribution theory of
interpersonal or social motivation that distinguishes between the role of thinking and feeling …

Empires rise and fall. Majority groups shrink to mere plurality. Political generations succeed
each other. Parents age, and children grow up. Even department chairs come and go. Each …

Millions of people and their families are affected by mental illness; it causes untold pain and
severely impairs their ability to function in the world. In recent years, we have begun to …

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

Black doctoral students in engineering and computing fields experience racialized stress, as
structural racism in STEM takes a toll on their sense of belonging and acceptance as …

Black students face repeated racial microaggressions that may challenge their mental health
and academic performance in engineering doctoral programs. Researchers attribute this to …