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What are health disparities primarily attributed to, aside from access-related factors?
What are health disparities primarily attributed to, aside from access-related factors?
How can targeting the social context benefit racial and ethnic minority health outcomes?
How can targeting the social context benefit racial and ethnic minority health outcomes?
Which example reflects the impact of institutionalized discrimination on health disparities?
Which example reflects the impact of institutionalized discrimination on health disparities?
What is a significant risk factor contributing to higher morbidity rates among racial and ethnic minority adults?
What is a significant risk factor contributing to higher morbidity rates among racial and ethnic minority adults?
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What role do community services, such as ride-share programs, play in addressing health disparities?
What role do community services, such as ride-share programs, play in addressing health disparities?
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Why is health literacy vital for mitigating health disparities among ethnic minorities?
Why is health literacy vital for mitigating health disparities among ethnic minorities?
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What can be a beneficial outcome of developing community gardens in lower-income neighborhoods?
What can be a beneficial outcome of developing community gardens in lower-income neighborhoods?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to health disparities experienced by ethnic minority older adults?
Which factor does NOT contribute to health disparities experienced by ethnic minority older adults?
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Which group of older adults is less likely to initiate mental health care compared to their White counterparts?
Which group of older adults is less likely to initiate mental health care compared to their White counterparts?
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What does Aldwin and Igarashi’s Ecological Model of Resilience in Late Life emphasize as contributing factors to resilience?
What does Aldwin and Igarashi’s Ecological Model of Resilience in Late Life emphasize as contributing factors to resilience?
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What term refers to the coping methods used to navigate stressful life experiences according to Aldwin and Igarashi's model?
What term refers to the coping methods used to navigate stressful life experiences according to Aldwin and Igarashi's model?
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By 2030, what is the projected population of LGBT adults older than 50 in the United States?
By 2030, what is the projected population of LGBT adults older than 50 in the United States?
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Which of the following statements about health disparities is true?
Which of the following statements about health disparities is true?
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What percentage of older adults report having same-sex partners?
What percentage of older adults report having same-sex partners?
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Which aspect of the Ecological Model of Resilience encompasses social and political policies?
Which aspect of the Ecological Model of Resilience encompasses social and political policies?
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What is the significant age at which most transgender older adults reported transitioning?
What is the significant age at which most transgender older adults reported transitioning?
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Which resource is NOT part of the Ecological Model of Resilience?
Which resource is NOT part of the Ecological Model of Resilience?
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Which statement best represents an aspect of stereotype threat in aging?
Which statement best represents an aspect of stereotype threat in aging?
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What is one of the main contributors to the experiences of ethnic minority older adults?
What is one of the main contributors to the experiences of ethnic minority older adults?
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Which of the following factors is related to health disparities among ethnic minorities?
Which of the following factors is related to health disparities among ethnic minorities?
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How do negative ageist stereotypes affect the perception of aging among ethnic minority adults?
How do negative ageist stereotypes affect the perception of aging among ethnic minority adults?
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What does intersectionality highlight in the context of older adults?
What does intersectionality highlight in the context of older adults?
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What role do cohort effects play in the experiences of ethnic minority older adults?
What role do cohort effects play in the experiences of ethnic minority older adults?
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How can stereotype threat impact the performance of ethnic minority older adults?
How can stereotype threat impact the performance of ethnic minority older adults?
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Which statement about health disparities in aging is true?
Which statement about health disparities in aging is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to resiliency in older adults?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to resiliency in older adults?
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What is a common misconception about aging related to ethnic or sexual minority groups?
What is a common misconception about aging related to ethnic or sexual minority groups?
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What is a significant result of negative microaggressions towards older adults?
What is a significant result of negative microaggressions towards older adults?
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What contributes to social reproduction among ethnic minority older adults?
What contributes to social reproduction among ethnic minority older adults?
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Which type of capital refers to the resources that help promote upward mobility?
Which type of capital refers to the resources that help promote upward mobility?
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What is a key characteristic of minority stress experienced by ethnic minority older adults?
What is a key characteristic of minority stress experienced by ethnic minority older adults?
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Which factor contributes to the types of capital affecting social value among older adults?
Which factor contributes to the types of capital affecting social value among older adults?
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Which is NOT a form of capital that influences social stratification?
Which is NOT a form of capital that influences social stratification?
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What is the relationship between financial capital and social class?
What is the relationship between financial capital and social class?
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How does minority stress affect older adults with secure capital?
How does minority stress affect older adults with secure capital?
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Which type of capital is primarily concerned with networks and access to influential social groups?
Which type of capital is primarily concerned with networks and access to influential social groups?
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Which form of capital includes the knowledge base and skills affecting one's social value?
Which form of capital includes the knowledge base and skills affecting one's social value?
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What role do educational systems play in human capital?
What role do educational systems play in human capital?
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What is implicit bias in the context of healthcare for older adults?
What is implicit bias in the context of healthcare for older adults?
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How can stereotype threat negatively impact older adults?
How can stereotype threat negatively impact older adults?
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What effect do positive stereotypes have on older adults' performance?
What effect do positive stereotypes have on older adults' performance?
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Which of the following is an example of ageism presented as a microaggression?
Which of the following is an example of ageism presented as a microaggression?
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What is a significant consequence of health care providers' negative beliefs about aging?
What is a significant consequence of health care providers' negative beliefs about aging?
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Study Notes
Health Disparities in Ethnic Minority Older Adults
- Health disparities are differences in healthcare quality based on race or ethnicity, not due to factors like access, clinical needs, or preferences.
- Factors contributing to health disparities include socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, health literacy, and ethnic minority status.
- Ethnic minority adults generally have higher premature morbidity rates throughout life.
- Targeting the social context, rather than specific racial or ethnic groups, can help reduce disparities.
- Examples of social context interventions include community gardens to improve access to healthy food and ride-sharing services.
- The legacy of systemic discrimination, like mass incarceration of African Americans, contributes to persisting health disparities, affecting multiple generations.
- Social reproduction, the transmission of social inequality across generations, perpetuates disparities through systems of social stratification.
- Four forms of capital (financial, cultural, human, and social) contribute to social mobility and are influenced by social structures.
- Financial capital refers to wealth and access to resources based on social class.
- Cultural capital encompasses the values, beliefs, knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired across generations, with certain types being more valued than others.
- Human capital refers to an individual's knowledge and skills, impacting their social value.
- Social capital encompasses social networks and connections to individuals or groups holding high social value.
- Minority stress, the increased prevalence of mental health disorders in minority groups, is attributed to the chronic stressors associated with marginalization and stigma.
- Ethnic minority older adults with secure capital may still experience minority stress.
- Ethnic minority adults, especially older adults, experience higher rates of chronic health conditions compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts.
- African American and Latino older adults have lower rates of mental health care initiation compared to their White counterparts.
Resilience and Growth in Ethnic Minority Older Adults
- Aldwin and Igarashi's Ecological Model of Resilience in Late Life emphasizes the interaction of sociocultural, contextual, and individual resources to create "generalized resistance resources" (GRR) for coping with stress.
- Sociocultural resources include social and political policies, institutional practices, and historical events.
- Contextual resources encompass community characteristics and support systems.
- Individual resources include personal characteristics, education, health, and economic well-being.
- GRR refers to coping strategies employed to navigate stressful life experiences, potentially explaining resilience among ethnic minority aging groups.
Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults
- There are currently around 2.4 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults over 50 in the United States, projected to reach 5 million by 2030.
- Approximately 5% of older adults report having same-sex partners, consistent across ethnicities.
- The majority (97%) of transgender older adults over 65 transitioned at age 55 or older.
Intersectionality
- Intersectionality acknowledges that individuals experience multiple identities, each with its own set of social and cultural influences.
- Age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status all intersect to create unique experiences and challenges.
- Understanding intersectionality is crucial for providing effective and culturally sensitive services to aging individuals.
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This quiz explores the health disparities faced by ethnic minority older adults, examining factors such as socioeconomic status, accessibility to healthcare, and systemic discrimination. By understanding these disparities, the quiz highlights potential interventions aimed at reducing health inequities. Engage with the content to discover how social context can play a crucial role in improving health outcomes.
