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29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Loneliness, Depression, Anxiety in African Americans: Sex As a Moderator

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Clinical Science

  • Abigael Lucas
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Casey Batterbee
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Lily Morris
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Tina Yu
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Kayla Stam
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Jerin Lee
    University of Connecticut
  • Edward Chang
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Abstract

This study examined loneliness as a predictor of symptoms of anxiety and depression in African American males and females, and examined the role of sex as a moderator of this relationship. Results indicated loneliness was predictive of negative affective symptoms in only females, providing support for sex as a moderator.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles

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