Measuring institutional and structural racism in research on adolescence and developmental science.

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Title: Measuring institutional and structural racism in research on adolescence and developmental science.
Authors: Neblett, Enrique W. (AUTHOR), Neal, Aaron J. (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Research on Adolescence (Wiley-Blackwell). Dec2022, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p1280-1284. 5p.
Subjects: Institutional racism, Young adults, Adolescence, Sound measurement, Black people
Abstract: Dismantling racism and oppression in adolescence requires sound measurement and rigorous methods. In this commentary, we discuss the measurement of institutional and structural racism and approaches to operationalizing structures and systems in adolescent research. Drawing on a recent framework for the conceptualization, measurement, and analysis of institutional racism and health (Needham et al., Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, in press), we highlight several considerations for measuring institutional and structural racism. These include definitional issues, the tension between individual‐ and area‐level measures, questions of timing, and matters of design and analysis. We conclude with suggestions to address gaps in existing literature and call for transdisciplinary training, collaboration, and partnership to promote the healthy development of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) adolescents and young people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Dismantling racism and oppression in adolescence requires sound measurement and rigorous methods. In this commentary, we discuss the measurement of institutional and structural racism and approaches to operationalizing structures and systems in adolescent research. Drawing on a recent framework for the conceptualization, measurement, and analysis of institutional racism and health (Needham et al., Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, in press), we highlight several considerations for measuring institutional and structural racism. These include definitional issues, the tension between individual‐ and area‐level measures, questions of timing, and matters of design and analysis. We conclude with suggestions to address gaps in existing literature and call for transdisciplinary training, collaboration, and partnership to promote the healthy development of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) adolescents and young people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10508392
DOI:10.1111/jora.12810