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Gender differences in the relationship between perceived discrimination and personality traits in young adulthood: Evidence using sibling fixed effects

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  • Kim, Jinho
  • Song, Kyungeun
  • Sutin, Angelina R.

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Although perceived discrimination (PD) is known to be associated with personality traits, family background characteristics may confound this association. Moreover, little is known about whether the relationship differs by gender.

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  • Kim, Jinho & Song, Kyungeun & Sutin, Angelina R., 2021. "Gender differences in the relationship between perceived discrimination and personality traits in young adulthood: Evidence using sibling fixed effects," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 286(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:286:y:2021:i:c:s0277953621006614
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114329
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