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Family Disadvantage, Education, and Health Outcomes Among Black Youths

Mar 29, 2024
Edith Chen discusses the impact of family disadvantage on health and education outcomes for Black youths over a 20-year period. Topics include skin-deep resilience, immune response, mental and physical health disparities, and challenges faced by disadvantaged youth in achieving success. The podcast emphasizes the importance of holistic interventions for overall well-being.
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  • Upward mobility impacts mental health positively but can lead to negative physical health outcomes, especially for those who grew up in financial hardship.
  • Black youths with a bachelor's degree had improved mental health, but the impact on their physical health outcomes varied based on their level of financial hardship during adolescence.

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Effects of Upward Mobility on Mental and Physical Health Outcomes

The study delves into the impact of upward mobility on mental and physical health outcomes among black youth. While upward mobility is commonly associated with positive mental health outcomes, it can sometimes lead to poor physical health outcomes, particularly among individuals who grew up under financial hardship. This phenomenon, termed skin-deep resilience, highlights the trade-off that may exist when overcoming adversities like financial hardship, with potential negative impacts on physical health.

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