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Money Protects White but Not African American Men against Discrimination: Comparison of African American and White Men in the Same Geographic Areas.
Assari S, Cochran SD, Mays VM. Assari S, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Mar 8;18(5):2706. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18052706. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021. PMID: 33800177 Free PMC article.
To compare African American (AA) and non-Hispanic White men living in same residential areas for the associations between educational attainment and household income with perceived discrimination (PD). The National Survey of American Life (NSAL), a nationally representativ …
To compare African American (AA) and non-Hispanic White men living in same residential areas for the associations between educational attain …
Educational Attainment and Exercise Frequency in American Women; Blacks' Diminished Returns.
Assari S. Assari S. Womens Health Bull. 2019 Jul;6(3):e87413. doi: 10.5812/whb.87413. Epub 2019 Sep 4. Womens Health Bull. 2019. PMID: 31552286 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Minorities' Diminished Returns (MDRs) refer to smaller protects health effects of socioeconomic status (SES) indicators for Blacks and other minority groups than Whites. ...METHODS: For the current study, we used the National Survey of American Life's ( …
BACKGROUND: Minorities' Diminished Returns (MDRs) refer to smaller protects health effects of socioeconomic status (SES) indic …
High sense of mastery reduces psychological distress for African American women but not African American men.
Assari S. Assari S. Arch Gen Intern Med. 2019;3(1):5-9. Arch Gen Intern Med. 2019. PMID: 31289793 Free PMC article.
However, less is known about how these diminished returns differ between AA men and women. This study tested whether AA men and women differ in the mental health effects of high sense of mastery. The National Survey of American Life (NSAL, 2003) recruited 3570 AA ad …
However, less is known about how these diminished returns differ between AA men and women. This study tested whether AA men and women …
Polypharmacy in African American Adults: A National Epidemiological Study.
Assari S, Helmi H, Bazargan M. Assari S, et al. Pharmacy (Basel). 2019 Mar 29;7(2):33. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7020033. Pharmacy (Basel). 2019. PMID: 30934828 Free PMC article.
We are not aware of any nationally representative studies that have described the socioeconomic, behavioral, and health determinants of polypharmacy among African Americans. Aims: We aimed to investigate the socioeconomic and health correlates of polypharmacy in a n …
We are not aware of any nationally representative studies that have described the socioeconomic, behavioral, and health determinants …
Race, Depression, and Financial Distress in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults.
Assari S. Assari S. Brain Sci. 2019 Jan 30;9(2):29. doi: 10.3390/brainsci9020029. Brain Sci. 2019. PMID: 30704114 Free PMC article.
Aim: Using a national sample of American adults, this study tested whether the association between Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and financial distress differs between African Americans and Whites. Methods: The National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2003, enrolled 3570 …
Aim: Using a national sample of American adults, this study tested whether the association between Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and financ …
Polypharmacy and Psychological Distress May Be Associated in African American Adults.
Assari S, Bazargan M. Assari S, et al. Pharmacy (Basel). 2019 Jan 24;7(1):14. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7010014. Pharmacy (Basel). 2019. PMID: 30682807 Free PMC article.
Few national studies, however, have tested whether polypharmacy is associated with psychological distress-the net of socioeconomic status, health status, and stress-in African Americans. Aims: In a national sample of African Americans in the US, this study investigated the …
Few national studies, however, have tested whether polypharmacy is associated with psychological distress-the net of socioeconomic st …
Parental Education Attainment and Educational Upward Mobility; Role of Race and Gender.
Assari S. Assari S. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018 Nov 21;8(11):107. doi: 10.3390/bs8110107. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018. PMID: 30469353 Free PMC article.
Background. The Minorities' Diminished Return theory suggests that education attainment and other socioeconomic resources have smaller effects on the health and well-being of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities compared to Whites. Racial and eth …
Background. The Minorities' Diminished Return theory suggests that education attainment and other socioeconomic resources have …
Teacher Discrimination Reduces School Performance of African American Youth: Role of Gender.
Assari S, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Brain Sci. 2018 Sep 30;8(10):183. doi: 10.3390/brainsci8100183. Brain Sci. 2018. PMID: 30274393 Free PMC article.
Methods: The National Survey of American Life-Adolescent Supplement (NSAL-A) enrolled a nationally representative sample (n = 810) of 13-17-year-old African American youth. Demographic factors, socioeconomic status, teacher discrimination, and school performa …
Methods: The National Survey of American Life-Adolescent Supplement (NSAL-A) enrolled a nationally representative sample (n = 810) of …
Educational Attainment Better Protects African American Women than African American Men Against Depressive Symptoms and Psychological Distress.
Assari S. Assari S. Brain Sci. 2018 Sep 30;8(10):182. doi: 10.3390/brainsci8100182. Brain Sci. 2018. PMID: 30274391 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Recent research has shown smaller health effects of socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as education attainment for African Americans as compared to whites. However, less is known about diminished returns based on gender within African Americans. …
BACKGROUND: Recent research has shown smaller health effects of socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as education attainment fo …
Race, Intergenerational Social Mobility and Stressful Life Events.
Assari S. Assari S. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018 Sep 20;8(10):86. doi: 10.3390/bs8100086. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018. PMID: 30241335 Free PMC article.
Background. Socioeconomic status (SES) has smaller protective effects on the health of African Americans, and the differential association between social mobility and stress may explain the diminished returns of SES for African Americans. ...This study included 3570 …
Background. Socioeconomic status (SES) has smaller protective effects on the health of African Americans, and the differential associ …
Does School Racial Composition Explain Why High Income Black Youth Perceive More Discrimination? A Gender Analysis.
Assari S. Assari S. Brain Sci. 2018 Jul 30;8(8):140. doi: 10.3390/brainsci8080140. Brain Sci. 2018. PMID: 30061476 Free PMC article.
Recent research has documented poor mental health among high socioeconomic status (SES) Blacks, particularly African American males. ...Using data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescent supplement (NSAL-A), the current study included 810 African Americ …
Recent research has documented poor mental health among high socioeconomic status (SES) Blacks, particularly African American males. …
Workplace Racial Composition Explains High Perceived Discrimination of High Socioeconomic Status African American Men.
Assari S, Moghani Lankarani M. Assari S, et al. Brain Sci. 2018 Jul 27;8(8):139. doi: 10.3390/brainsci8080139. Brain Sci. 2018. PMID: 30060492 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Sociological and epidemiological literature have both shown that socioeconomic status (SES) protects populations and individuals against health problems. ...METHODS: This study included a total number of 1775 employed African American adults who were either mal …
BACKGROUND: Sociological and epidemiological literature have both shown that socioeconomic status (SES) protects populations and indi …
Does Discrimination Explain High Risk of Depression among High-Income African American Men?
Assari S, Lankarani MM, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018 Apr 19;8(4):40. doi: 10.3390/bs8040040. Behav Sci (Basel). 2018. PMID: 29671796 Free PMC article.
Background: Higher socioeconomic status is known to decrease the risk for poor mental health overall. However, African American males of higher socioeconomic status (SES) are at an increased risk for having a major depressive episode (MDE). ...
Background: Higher socioeconomic status is known to decrease the risk for poor mental health overall. However, African American males …
Social Determinants of Perceived Discrimination among Black Youth: Intersection of Ethnicity and Gender.
Assari S, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 15;5(2):24. doi: 10.3390/children5020024. Children (Basel). 2018. PMID: 29462893 Free PMC article.
Most of the existing sociological and epidemiological literature has focused on the protective effects of high socioeconomic status (SES) on population health through reducing exposure to risk factors and increasing human and material resources that can mitigate adv …
Most of the existing sociological and epidemiological literature has focused on the protective effects of high socioeconomic status ( …
The Benefits of Higher Income in Protecting against Chronic Medical Conditions Are Smaller for African Americans than Whites.
Assari S. Assari S. Healthcare (Basel). 2018 Jan 9;6(1):2. doi: 10.3390/healthcare6010002. Healthcare (Basel). 2018. PMID: 29315227 Free PMC article.
Background: Blacks' diminished return is defined as smaller protective effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on health of African Americans compared to Whites. ...More research is needed on the role of diminished health return of SES resources among other min …
Background: Blacks' diminished return is defined as smaller protective effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on health of Afri …
Darker Skin Tone Increases Perceived Discrimination among Male but Not Female Caribbean Black Youth.
Assari S, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Children (Basel). 2017 Dec 12;4(12):107. doi: 10.3390/children4120107. Children (Basel). 2017. PMID: 29231903 Free PMC article.
METHODS: Data came from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescent Supplement (NSAL-A), 2003-2004, which included 360 Caribbean Black youth (ages 13 to 17). Demographic factors (age and gender), socioeconomic status (SES; family income, income to needs r …
METHODS: Data came from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescent Supplement (NSAL-A), 2003-2004, which included 360 Caribbean …
Social Determinants of Depression: The Intersections of Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status.
Assari S. Assari S. Brain Sci. 2017 Nov 24;7(12):156. doi: 10.3390/brainsci7120156. Brain Sci. 2017. PMID: 29186800 Free PMC article.
Using a nationally representative sample, this study aimed to study separate, additive, and multiplicative effects of race, gender, and SES on the risk of major depressive episode (MDE) among American adults. METHODS: National Survey of American Life (NSAL) included 3570 A …
Using a nationally representative sample, this study aimed to study separate, additive, and multiplicative effects of race, gender, and SES …
Discrimination Increases Suicidal Ideation in Black Adolescents Regardless of Ethnicity and Gender.
Assari S, Moghani Lankarani M, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Behav Sci (Basel). 2017 Nov 6;7(4):75. doi: 10.3390/bs7040075. Behav Sci (Basel). 2017. PMID: 29113117 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescents (NSAL-A), 2003-2004. In total, 1170 Black adolescents entered the study. This number was composed of 810 African American and 360 Caribbean Black youth (aged 13 to 17 years). Demographic and soc …
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescents (NSAL-A), 2003-2004. In total, 1170 Black adolescents ent …
Mental Health Service Utilization among Black Youth; Psychosocial Determinants in a National Sample.
Assari S, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Children (Basel). 2017 May 17;4(5):40. doi: 10.3390/children4050040. Children (Basel). 2017. PMID: 28513567 Free PMC article.
Using a national sample of American Black youth, the current study investigated the association between demographic factors, socioeconomic status, psychiatric disorders, and self-rated health (SRH) on MHSU. ...Age, gender, and objective socioeconomic status w …
Using a national sample of American Black youth, the current study investigated the association between demographic factors, socio …
The Link between Mastery and Depression among Black Adolescents; Ethnic and Gender Differences.
Assari S, Caldwell CH. Assari S, et al. Behav Sci (Basel). 2017 May 12;7(2):32. doi: 10.3390/bs7020032. Behav Sci (Basel). 2017. PMID: 28498355 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescent supplement (NSAL-A), 2003-2004. In total, 1170 Black adolescents entered the study. This number was composed of 810 African-American and 360 Caribbean Black youth (age 13 to 17). Demographic fact …
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescent supplement (NSAL-A), 2003-2004. In total, 1170 Black adole …
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the 12-Item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale among Blacks and Whites.
Assari S, Moazen-Zadeh E. Assari S, et al. Front Psychiatry. 2016 Nov 7;7:178. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2016.00178. eCollection 2016. Front Psychiatry. 2016. PMID: 27872599 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2001-2003. A total number of 3570 Blacks (African-Americans) and 891 non-Hispanic Whites were included in the present study. ...Further research is warranted to scrutinize the role of socioeconomics …
METHODS: We used data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2001-2003. A total number of 3570 Blacks (African-Americans) …
Gender and Ethnic Differences in the Association Between Body Image Dissatisfaction and Binge Eating Disorder among Blacks.
Blostein F, Assari S, Caldwell CH. Blostein F, et al. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2017 Aug;4(4):529-538. doi: 10.1007/s40615-016-0255-7. Epub 2016 Jun 28. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2017. PMID: 27352115
METHODS: This cross-sectional study used data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2003-2004. Self-identified Caribbean Black (n = 1621) and African American (3570) adults aged 18 and older were enrolled. ...Using the World Health Organization Composite Intern …
METHODS: This cross-sectional study used data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2003-2004. Self-identified Caribbean …
Chronic Kidney Disease, Anxiety and Depression among American Blacks; Does Ethnicity Matter?
Assari S. Assari S. Int J Travel Med Glob Health. 2014 Fall;2(4):133-139. Int J Travel Med Glob Health. 2014. PMID: 31396544 Free PMC article.
However, it is clear that this link is over and beyond the effects of socio-economic factors and other medical conditions. This study had two aims: 1) to compare the association between CKD and general anxiety disorder (GAD) among the two major ethnic groups of American Bl …
However, it is clear that this link is over and beyond the effects of socio-economic factors and other medical conditions. This study …
Race and Ethnic Differences in the Associations between Cardiovascular Diseases, Anxiety, and Depression in the United States.
Assari S, Lankarani MM. Assari S, et al. Int J Travel Med Glob Health. 2014 Summer;2(3):107-113. Int J Travel Med Glob Health. 2014. PMID: 31396543 Free PMC article.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled African American, Caribbean Black, and Non-Hispanic White adults who had participated in the National Survey of American Life (NSAL), 2001 - 2003. Data on socioeconomics (age, sex, and education level) were collected. ...
METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled African American, Caribbean Black, and Non-Hispanic White adults who had participated in the Na …