Ethnic Identity

indian-girl.jpgYoung people who dress according to the customs of their own ethnic group are less likely to have subsequent mental health problems than those who don’t, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

The findings are based on just under 1000 white British and Bangladeshi 11 to 14 year olds in East London schools, where levels of population diversity are among the highest in the UK. [continue reading…]