APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Examining the Association between Racial/Ethnic Underrepresentation in a School Context, Loneliness, and Cortisol Levels in Adolescence
- Rose McLaughlin
University of California, Davis - Christine Xu
University of California, Davis - Scarlett Lopez-Aguilar
University of California Davis - Sydney Yi
University of Denver - Kelsey Sennett
University of California, Davis - Camelia Hostinar
University of California, Davis
Abstract
Prior research has linked loneliness to decreased adolescent wellbeing. This proposed analysis of an ongoing research study aims to examine the association between adolescents’ racial/ethnic underrepresentation in a school context, loneliness, and the stress hormone cortisol. The results could inform interventions that support minoritized adolescents and lower risk for loneliness.
