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Visible Yet Unseen: An Exploration of the Moderation Effects of Religiosity on the Relationship Between Discrimination and Psychological Distress among Muslim Women

Date

2022-05-19

Author

Ridha, Betool

Type of Degree

PhD Dissertation

Department

Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling

Restriction Status

EMBARGOED

Restriction Type

Auburn University Users

Date Available

05-19-2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain understanding into the experiences of gendered discrimination among Muslim women by examining the relationship between religious discrimination and psychological distress. Specifically, the study assessed the potential moderating effect of religiosity on the relationship between religious discrimination and psychological distress among this population. The study found that while religiosity did not moderate the relationship between religious discrimination and psychological distress among Muslim women, there is an important relationship between experiences of discrimination and psychological distress.