Using data from the 2008, 2010 and 2012 General Social Surveys (GSS), biennial nationally-representative surveys in NZ, these researchers examined patterning of forms of discrimination in the last 12 months and frequency of experiencing multiple forms of discrimination. Māori, Pacific and Asian ethnic groups were much more likely to report racial discrimination, to have any experience of discrimination, and to experience multiple forms of discrimination, as compared with Europeans/Others. Discrimination was associated with poorer self-rated health, poorer mental health (using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey), and greater life dissatisfaction. Negative health impacts increased as the number of forms of discrimination experienced increased.
