Understanding the link between discrimination, mental health outcomes, and life chances among latinos

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 245-266

  Araújo, Beverly Y ^a,c   Borrell, Luisa N ^b,d  

^a Adelphia University   (United States)

^b Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

^c ADELPHI UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d Columbia University ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Latinos; Life chances; Mental health outcomes; Perceived discrimination; Phenotype; Skin color

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646197284     PISSN: 07399863     EISSN: 15526364     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0739986305285825     Document Type: Article

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