Gender microaggressions that target women in the U.S. military: Examining links with depression and the moderating role of rank and coping
- Kim, Y., Dimberg, S. K., Spanierman, L. B., & Clark, D. A. (2024). Gender microaggressions that target women in the U.S. military: Examining links with depression and the moderating role of rank and coping. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 48(1), 108–120. https://doi.org/10.1177/03616843231202706
- Gender microaggressions are derogatory, gender-based interactions that result in harmful insults, whether intentional or unintentional, for example, using sexist language or assuming that a woman is subordinate. In a sample of 682 active-duty Servicewomen, this study examined the relationship between experiences of gender microaggressions and depressive symptoms and investigated whether the magnitude of that relationship differed based on rank and coping strategies used (e.g., make a plan of action, blame oneself). Overall, more experiences of gender microaggressions were related to more depressive symptoms, and this relationship was stronger among enlisted Servicewomen.
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