Hair cortisol and lifetime discrimination: Moderation by subjective social status

Discrimination has been associated with elevated cortisol as measured in saliva, blood, and urine. This study investigated the association between lifetime discrimination and hair cortisol concentrations, considered a measure of chronic stress. We recruited 180 young adults from diverse backgrounds....

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Main Authors: Kymberlee M O’Brien, Jerrold Meyer, Edward Tronick, Celia L Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-03-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102917695176