Family Income May Better Protect White Than Black American Youth Against Suicidality

Shervin Assari; Babak Najand; Ronald Mincy; Cleopatra Caldwell

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 50-57

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.11

Abstract
  Background: High income is a protective factor against suicidality for children, youth, and adults, however, recent research has documented weaker health effects of high income for Black than White individuals, a pattern also called marginalization-related diminished returns (MDRs).Objectives: In this ...  Read More

Perceived Discrimination and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among American African American and White Children

Shervin Assari

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 148-156

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.28

Abstract
  Background: Perceived discrimination (PD) is a risk factor of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) for children, youth, and adults. However, it is unknown whether the association between PD and STB frequency differs between African American (AA) and Non-Hispanic White children.Objectives: In this study, ...  Read More