The relationship between gender discrimination and wellbeing in middle-aged and older women
Ruth A. Hackett,
Myra S. Hunter,
Sarah E. Jackson
Abstract:Background
Emerging evidence suggests that perceived gender discrimination negatively impacts mental wellbeing in young women.
Purpose
This study explored whether a similar relationship exists in middle-aged and older women.
Methods
A total of 3081 women (aged ≥52 years) from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing provided data on perceived gender discrimination in 2010/11. Depressive symptoms, loneliness, quality of life and life satisfaction were assessed in 2010/11 and in 2016/17.
Results
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