Associations Between Racial Discrimination and Sleep

Minority groups are more likely to be subjected to racial discrimination on a daily basis which affects their overall well-being. Important components of well-being are sleep duration and sleep quality. Research on the connection between racial discrimination and sleep is growing. After reviewing the literature, one cannot deny that racial and ethnic minority groups are subject to more experiences of discrimination than White individuals. Findings indicate that each diverse racial and ethnic group has their own unique set of experiences of discrimination. Minority individuals are likely more vulnerable than White individuals and as a result experience different forms of racial discrimination including stereotyping or microaggressions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between levels of discrimination and associated sleep patterns among Eckerd College minority and non-minority students. A 10-item likert type scale addressing demographics, sleep habits, and perceived levels of discrimination was designed and IRB approval obtained. I expect minority students to have higher perceived discrimination and poorer sleep outcomes compared to non-minority students. Results, limitations, implications, and future directions will be reported.

For more information, contact Krystal Torres at kmtorres@eckerd.edu 

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