http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/racial_issues/ Scientific research on racism, racial issues, race relations, differences in health and medical treatment by race and related issues. en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:05:01 EST Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:05:01 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/racial_issues/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119193807.htm People preferentially marry those with similar ancestry, but their decisions are not necessarily based on hair, eye or skin color. Research shows that Mexicans mate according to proportions of Native-American to European ancestry, while Puerto Ricans are more likely to settle down with someone carrying a similar mix of African and European genes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119193807.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091113083259.htm A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health. Findings reveal that when young people's feelings of ethnic pride rose between 7th and 8th grades, their mental health also improved over that period, regardless of their self-esteem. The researchers also found that racial identity was a stronger buffer against symptoms of depression for boys than for girls. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091113083259.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091113083301.htm A study of more than 120 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse US elementary school children shows that children develop an awareness about racial stereotypes early and that those biases can be damaging. Specifically, the study illustrates that when children become aware of bias about their own racial or ethnic group, it can affect how they respond to everyday situations, ranging from interacting with others to taking tests. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091113083301.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091109142133.htm Physician bias might be the reason why African Americans are not receiving kidney/pancreas transplants at the same rate as similar patients in other racial groups. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091109142133.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104123039.htm Racial discrimination is a major threat to African American women's mental health. It undermines their view of themselves as masters of their own life circumstances and makes them less psychologically resilient and more prone to depression, according to new findings. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104123039.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020192211.htm Alcohol use in South Asians in the UK is under-recognized, and alcohol related harm is disproportionately high, warn researchers in an editorial. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020192211.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091015163601.htm Does the race of a hiring manager influence who gets hired? A new study suggests it does. White, Asian and Hispanic managers tend to hire more whites and fewer blacks than black managers do, the study finds. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091015163601.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005181723.htm New research explores the wide disparities in advanced high school course-taking (such as Advanced Placement courses) among race, poverty, and gender groups in Florida. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005181723.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091002124741.htm Racial segregation in the schools is fueling the learning disparity between young black and white children, while out-of-school factors are more important to the growth of social class gaps, according to a new study. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091002124741.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914111528.htm The impact of hate crime is deep and widespread, says new research. Important new research by criminologists challenges existing stereotypes about the nature and impact of hate crime offending. While the term ‘hate crime’ conjures up images of violent acts committed by hate-fuelled extremists, the research suggests that many hate crimes are in fact lower-level forms of harassment committed by so-called ‘normal’ people who may not necessarily ‘hate’ their victim. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914111528.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901105142.htm High-school put-downs are such a staple of teen culture that many educators don't take them seriously. However, a study suggests that classroom disruptions and psychologically hostile school environments can contribute to a climate in which good students have difficulty learning and students who are behind have trouble catching up. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901105142.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901082531.htm Sexual impairment is common among men with chronic hepatitis C undergoing antiviral therapy, according to a new study. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901082531.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901082529.htm Black patients with high blood pressure experience poorer communication with their doctors than white patients do, a study has found. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901082529.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212947.htm Women diagnosed with nonmetastatic breast cancer who were concerned about body image and their spouse's opinion were less likely to have a mastectomy than those who placed less concern on these issues, according to new study. Overall, patients who were more involved in the decision making about their treatment were more likely to have a mastectomy, regardless of racial or ethnic group. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212947.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212446.htm About three-quarters of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer have a friend or family member with them at their first visit with a surgeon. And that person plays a significant role in the patient's decision of what type of surgery to have, according to a new study. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212446.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090825112832.htm Minorities have poorer results and higher rates of unnecessary surgery from a common procedure used to remove plaque from inside the carotid artery, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090825112832.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730180225.htm The incidence of a rare and deadly tumor called primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is two times higher in black Americans, ages 20 to 49, than in white Americans, according to a new study. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730180225.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090817190650.htm Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, US-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new research. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090817190650.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729081453.htm Men who have a regular, ongoing relationship with a health-care provider are more likely to receive prostate cancer screening and less likely to be diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, regardless of their race, according to a new study. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729081453.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810104812.htm A new study examining the interactions of black and white high-achieving students in elite, private high schools reveals how today's millennial generation is negotiating race, identity and academic success. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810104812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729132119.htm A long-term study of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women provides some of the first race- and gender- specific data on the cholesterol effects of physical activity, with the interesting result that women, particularly African-American women, experience greater benefits in their cholesterol levels as a result of exercise than men. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729132119.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090714124856.htm The process of homosexual identity formation among Asian and Pacific Islander youth, where the role of family life, personal sacrifice for family tranquility and generational clashes are central social stresses, has led researchers to develop a new intellectual framework for the development of positive/sexual identities for this Asian-American group. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090714124856.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629114536.htm In a study looking at social and sexual mixing between ethnic groups in men who have sex with men, researchers show that social barriers faced by black gay men may have a serious impact on their health and well-being. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629114536.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090625141504.htm As a woman gets older, physical problems are less likely to influence whether she is sexually active than her partner's health or interest in sex, according to a new study. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090625141504.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090617142120.htm A new study validates the controversial finding that the Implicit Association Test indicated that about 70 percent of those people who took a version of the test that measures racial attitudes have unconscious preference for white people compared to blacks. This compared with figures general under 20 percent for self-reported measures of race bias. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090617142120.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608162440.htm Alzheimer's disease and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, appear to be associated with an increased risk of death among both white and African-American older adults according to a new, long-term research study. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608162440.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071812.htm Race significantly influences the risk of obesity conferred by short sleep duration, with blacks having a greater risk than whites. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090527072819.htm A study forthcoming in the Journal of Labor Economics suggests that high-quality teachers tend to leave schools that experience inflows of black students. According to the study's author, C. Kirabo Jackson (Cornell University), this is the first study to show that a school's racial makeup may have a direct impact on the quality of its teachers. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090527072819.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090430101456.htm As President Barack Obama commemorates his 100th day as the country's first black commander-in-chief, a new study examines the intersection of race and power in corporate America. While many traits of successful leaders transcend racial or ethnic bounds, this study sought to focus on one particular facet of blacks' ascensions to power: the physical characteristics of so-called "babyfaces," and their influence on perception and achievement. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090430101456.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090427163825.htm Perceived racial or ethnic discrimination is not an uncommon experience among fifth-grade students and that it may have a negative effect on their mental health. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090427163825.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429091624.htm A new study surveying more than 450 Americans ages 5-20 confirms that young children think about gender in the same way they think about species. The study also finds that it is not until the age of 10 that children treat gender and species concepts differently. These findings have important implications for how children think about activities that are culturally associated with the other gender (e.g., how girls think about math and science). Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429091624.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429091634.htm A three-year study of 14-18 year old African American teens finds that many African American teens consider themselves the victims of racial discrimination. These perceptions are linked to how the teens feel about being African American, particularly their views of how the broader society sees African Americans. These findings have implications for parents and teachers and also suggest the need to bolster African-American youths' feelings about their racial group membership. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429091634.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090420121423.htm More challenging middle-school math classes and increased access to advanced courses in predominantly black urban high schools may be the key to closing the racial academic achievement gap, according to a new study. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090420121423.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090416144637.htm In a follow-up to a 2006 study, researchers found that an in-class writing assignment designed to reinforce students' sense of identity and personal integrity increased the grade-point averages of African-American middle school students over a two-year period, and reduced the rate at which these students were held back or placed in remediation. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090416144637.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090408145354.htm Middle school youth are engaging in sexual intercourse as early as age 12, according to a new study. Researchers examined sexual risk behaviors among middle school students in a large southeastern US urban public school district. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090408145354.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090331091252.htm Workplace diversity is among the most important predictors of a business' sales revenue, customer numbers and profitability, according to new research. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090331091252.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090323110456.htm White people don't show hints of unconscious bias against blacks who belong to the same group as them, a new study suggests. But this lack of bias only applied to black people in their group, according to the findings. Most white people in the study still showed evidence of some unconscious bias towards blacks who were in an opposing group, or who were unaffiliated with either group. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090323110456.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090316133431.htm The prevalence of depression is almost twice as high in people with epilepsy compared to the general population. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090316133431.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090313145950.htm A new study shows that black young adults are hospitalized for stroke at a rate three times higher than whites and Hispanics, indicating pressing need for early detection and prevention of stroke risk factors among African Americans. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090313145950.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090225132241.htm The Declaration of Independence may proclaim that all men are created equal, but American whites tend to distribute their prejudice unequally toward certain members of minority groups. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090225132241.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218141953.htm Self-control is one of our most cherished values. But is it possible that willpower can sometimes be an obstacle rather than a means to happiness and harmony? A new study reveals that the volunteers lacking discipline and self-control found talking about race with a black interviewer much more enjoyable than did those with their self-control intact, presumably because they weren't working so hard at monitoring and curbing what they said. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218141953.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218141951.htm A new study reveals that empathy for minority groups has a much less positive effect when it is triggered in the context of an actual intergroup interaction situation than it does when directed toward minority group members in the abstract. The researchers surmise that empathy has a negative effect during interactions with members of the minority group because the empathetic individuals become preoccupied with how they will be viewed by that minority group. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218141951.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090210110045.htm Many people assume that individuals who identify with one race should be better off than multiracial individuals who identify with a mixed race heritage. However, a new study in the Journal of Social Issues found that students who reported they were from multiple ethnic/racial groups were more engaged at school and felt better in general than those who reported they were from a single group. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090210110045.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212112754.htm President Obama spurred a dramatic change in the way whites think about African-Americans before he had even set foot in the Oval Office, according to a new study. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212112754.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090204121504.htm We have an evolved mental readiness to be fearful of certain things in our world. It's known that people are more fearful of "out-groups" -- people who are different from them. A new study reveals that volunteers' most persistent fears were reserved for men -- that is, male members of the out-group. So white men and women feared black men, and black men and women feared white men; all the other lab-induced fears diminished. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090204121504.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090120204759.htm Researchers have determined that racial bias can be reduced by teaching people to differentiate facial features better in individuals of a different race. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090120204759.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090108121629.htm Educational psychologists says adolescents are increasingly experiencing both individual and vicarious discrimination online, which in turn triggers stress, depression and anxiety. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090108121629.htm