Impact of racial discrimination on health among Asian Americans
Official title: Explicit, Vicarious and Internalized Racial Discrimination on Daily Associations and Long-Term Health Trajectories among Filipino, Korean, and Indian Americans
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-10981708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different types of racial discrimination affect the health and well-being of Filipino, Korean, and Indian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it invites participants to share their experiences and health over time to help understand these impacts better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $558,048 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AA031261-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10981708 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are U.S.-born Filipino, Korean, and Indian Americans who have experienced racial discrimination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Filipino, Korean, or Indian Americans or who have not experienced racial discrimination may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different forms of racial discrimination—explicit, internalized, and vicarious—affect the health and well-being of Filipino, Korean, and Indian Americans, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. By examining the daily experiences of these individuals, the study aims to understand the immediate and long-term health consequences associated with these forms of discrimination. The research employs a combination of surveys and health assessments to gather data on mental health, alcohol use, and physical health outcomes. Participants will share their experiences and health status over time to identify patterns and impacts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health interventions and support systems for Asian American communities affected by racial discrimination.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown significant health impacts related to racial discrimination, indicating that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwamoto, Derek K — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Iwamoto, Derek K
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.