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Ableist Microaggressions and the Mental Health of Disabled Adults

Individuals with a disability experience many types of ableism in their daily lives: one type being microaggressions. Disabled adults who experience microaggressions regularly have lower mental health quality, increased negative affect, and higher somatic symptoms. These microaggressions sustain stereotypes and discrimination against marginalized groups.

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Updated 2022-08-05

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Disability Studies

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