Disabled And Other Vulnerable Groups More Susceptible To Terrorism Fears
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 18:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Research has shown that certain marginalized groups -- including the mentally ill, the disabled and ethnic minorities such as African Americans and Latinos -- fare worse than others in the aftermath of natural disasters, suffering disproportionate impoverishment, injuries and fatalities. Now a new study has found that they also experience greater terrorism-related fears and make more behavioral changes based on those fears -- such as avoiding certain activities -- than others.
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