School racial composition and race/ethnic differences in early adulthood health

Goosby, Bridget J.; Walsemann, Katrina M.

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2011.10.002

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“…At the same time, in the large minority school Asian youth nominate fewer friends, which can produce homophily (Schaefer et al 2011). These finding are interesting given recent findings that Asian youth in integrated schools have poorer outcomes (Goosby and Walsemann 2012; Walsemann, Bell, and Goosby 2011). The white youth in the large minority school, in contrast, are the most sociometrically active group.…”

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The differential contributions of teen drinking homophily to new and existing friendships: An empirical assessment of assortative and proximity selection mechanisms

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Stevens

Williams

et al. 2013

Social Science Research

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Alcohol use is pervasive in adolescence. Though most research is concerned with how friends influence drinking, alcohol is also important for connecting teens to one another. Prior studies have not distinguished between new friendship creation, and existing friendship durability, however. We argue that accounting for distinctions in creation-durability processes is critical for understanding the selection mechanisms drawing drinkers into homophilous friendships, and the social integration that results. In order to address these issues, we applied stochastic actor based models of network dynamics to National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health data. Adolescents only modestly prefer new friendships with others who drinker similarly, but greatly prefer friends who indirectly connect them to homophilous drinkers. These indirect homophilous drinker relationships are shorter lived, however, and suggest that drinking is a social focus that connects adolescents via proximity, rather than assortativity. These findings suggest that drinking leads to more situational and superficial social integration.

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confidence: 69%

The differential contributions of teen drinking homophily to new and existing friendships: An empirical assessment of assortative and proximity selection mechanisms

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Williams

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“…Previous research suggests that multivariate scales of SES are more reliable than single measures (Walsemann, Bell, and Goosby 2011, Goosby and Walsemann 2012) and reduce problems related to missing data on the SES variables. We constructed composite measures of early-life SES and adult SES that are composed of several indicators of SES available within each data source, resulting in eight composite SES scores (one early-life SES measure and one adult SES measure for all four data sources).…”

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Early-Life Socioeconomic Status and Adult Physiological Functioning: A Life Course Examination of Biosocial Mechanisms

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Gerken

Schorpp

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Biodemography and Social Biology

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A growing literature has demonstrated a link between early-life socioeconomic conditions and adult health at a singular point in life. No research exists, however, that specifies the life course patterns of socioeconomic status (SES) in relation to the underlying biological processes that determine health. Using an innovative life course research design consisting of four nationally representative longitudinal datasets that collectively cover the human life span from early adolescence to old age (Add Health, MIDUS, NSHAP, and HRS), we address this scientific gap and assess how SES pathways from childhood into adulthood are associated with biophysiological outcomes in different adult life stages. For each dataset, we constructed standardized, composite measures of early-life SES and adult SES and harmonized biophysiological measurements of immune and metabolic functioning. We found that the relative importance of early-life and adult SES varied across young-, mid-, and late-adulthood, such that early-life SES sets a life course trajectory of socioeconomic well-being and operates through adult SES to influence health as adults age. We also documented evidence of the detrimental health effects of downward mobility and persistent socioeconomic disadvantage. These findings are the first to specify the life course patterns of SES that matter for underlying biophysiological functioning in different stages of adulthood. The study thus contributes new knowledge critical for improving population health by identifying the particular points in the life course in which interventions might be most effective in preventing disease and premature mortality.

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“…Among high school students, peer discrimination is assumed to have fewer pertinent consequences on academic and career outcomes than discrimination from teachers, which is assumed to have serious effects on academic performance, as well as creating feelings of vulnerability and the likelihood of psychological distress (Bond, Butler, Thomas, Carlin et al, 2007;Harris-Britt et al, 2007). Another factor which may complicate accuracy in the reporting and measurement of prejudice and discrimination in the school setting is the fact that in many schools attended by minority youth, their peers typically are not White (Goosby & Walsemann, 2012;Walsemann, Bell, & Goosby, 2011;Walsemann, Bell, & Maitra, 2011); however, their teachers are White, and represent the powerful and dominant group in the school, This disparity may further confuse students' accurate assessment of discriminatory experiences within school or community settings (Rosenbloom & Way, 2004).…”

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“…Adolescent depression studies with Black and Latino youth underscore the importance of accounting for social stressors such as racial discrimination within their life experiences (Rosenbloom & Way, 2004). To that end, it is appropriate to use retrospective longitudinal studies to demonstrate relationships between experiences of discrimination within high school and adult health outcomes (Goosby & Walsemann, 2012;.…”

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Social Determinants of Adolescent Depression: An Examination of Racial Differences

Respress

Morris

Gary

et al. 2013

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Conventional behavior theories that assert adolescent risk behaviors are determined by peer and parental relationships are being challenged as research begins to consider broader socioenvironmental factors. This study, using data from the Longitudinal Study for Adolescent Health (Add Health), Wave II, Public Use Data, and the Social Determinants of Adolescent Risk Behaviors (SDOARB) framework, examines relationships among socioeconomic status (SES), academic performance, perceived peer prejudice, and perceived teacher discrimination as predictors of depressive symptoms among high school adolescents. Overall, the study found that GPA was a significant predictor of depressive symptoms across all three racial groups (Black, White, and Other Minority). Teacher discrimination predicted depressive symptoms among White and Other minority adolescents, but not Black adolescents. These findings suggest the need for interventions within schools for both students and teachers around racial differences in perceptions of prejudice and discrimination. Failure to address overt and covert subtleties of discrimination and prejudice within schools and policies which affect these interpersonal dynamics may have a significant impact on the overall mental wellbeing of adolescents.

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School racial composition and race/ethnic differences in early adulthood health

Cited by 50 publications

References 64 publications

The differential contributions of teen drinking homophily to new and existing friendships: An empirical assessment of assortative and proximity selection mechanisms

The differential contributions of teen drinking homophily to new and existing friendships: An empirical assessment of assortative and proximity selection mechanisms

Early-Life Socioeconomic Status and Adult Physiological Functioning: A Life Course Examination of Biosocial Mechanisms

Social Determinants of Adolescent Depression: An Examination of Racial Differences

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