How ethnic-racial discrimination affects anxiety in Latina youth
Official title: The Role of Ethnic Racial Discrimination on the Development of Anxious Hypervigilance in Latina Youth
Funded at University of California Riverside · NIH-10938012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how experiences of discrimination affect anxiety in Latina girls aged 8 to 13, and it also wants to see how their parents' views on these issues might play a role in their feelings of worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Riverside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $39,637 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MD018279-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Latina girls aged 8-13 who have experienced ethnic-racial discrimination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 8-13 or those who do not identify as Latina may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences of ethnic-racial discrimination influence anxiety levels in Latina girls aged 8-13. It aims to understand the relationship between discrimination and anxious hypervigilance, which is an excessive focus on potential threats. The study will also explore how parental attitudes towards ethnic-racial issues may impact these girls' anxiety responses. By examining both behavioral and physiological indicators, the research seeks to provide insights into the unique challenges faced by this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for anxiety in Latina youth, potentially reducing their anxiety symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that psychosocial factors, including discrimination, can significantly impact anxiety levels, suggesting that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Riverside
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mullins, Jordan — University of California Riverside
- Study coordinator: Mullins, Jordan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.