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Longitudinal and Geographic Trends in Perceived Racial Discrimination Among Adolescents in the U.S.: The Adolescent
Medrxiv : the Preprint Server for Health Sciences
|September 24, 2024
Summary
Perceived racial discrimination increased significantly among U.S. adolescents from ages 10-14, especially for Black and Asian youth. Findings highlight the need for interventions addressing racism
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Racial discrimination poses a significant threat to adolescent well-being.
- Longitudinal and geographic patterns of discrimination are not well understood.
- The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study provides a unique dataset to examine these trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate longitudinal and geographic trends in perceived racial discrimination among U.S. adolescents.
- To identify demographic and geographic factors associated with increased risk of discrimination.
- To inform targeted interventions for mitigating the mental health impacts of racism.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 11,868 adolescents (ages 9-10 at baseline) from the ABCD Study.
- Assessment of perceived racial discrimination at ages 10-11, 11-12, and 13-14.
- Use of binomial logistic regression models, controlling for demographic variables.
Main Results:
- Perceived racial discrimination significantly increased from early to mid-adolescence.
- Black and Asian adolescents reported higher rates of discrimination by age 13-14.
- Geographic variations were observed, with Black adolescents in the Western U.S. and affluent White neighborhoods facing higher odds.
Conclusions:
- Racial discrimination is an evolving experience during adolescence.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for addressing racism's mental health effects on adolescents.
- High-risk geographic and socioeconomic contexts require specific attention.
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