JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pain and Functional Limitations Among Midlife and Older Canadians: The Role of Discrimination, Race, and Sense of Belonging.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 2024, v. 79, n. 4. P. 1 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Vang, Zoua M; Chau, Shirley; Kobayashi, Karen M; Owen, Mary J; McKenzie-Sampson, Safyer; Mayrand-Thibert, Jeanne; Brass, Gregory M 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines how self-reported discrimination affects pain and functional limitations among midlife and older adults in Canada, with a focus on racial and Indigenous populations. Using nationally representative data from the 2013 Canadian Community Health Survey, the study finds that Indigenous respondents experience higher rates of pain, functional limitations, and discrimination compared to White and Asian counterparts. Discrimination is significantly associated with increased odds of pain and functional limitations across racial groups, while a strong sense of belonging to one's local community is linked to reduced odds of these health issues. The study highlights the need for targeted health and social services to address the compounded effects of discrimination and systemic racism on Indigenous aging, and calls for further research on these dynamics using longitudinal data.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. 2024/04, Vol. 79, Issue 4, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1079-5014
  • DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbab137
  • Accession Number:176470021
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