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ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association2025

Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross-sectional survey.

Adam Smith, Charlèss Dupont, Diana Karamacoska, Sara Laureen Bartels, Elizabeth A English, Nathan M D'Cunha, Darina V Petrovsky, C Elizabeth Shaaban

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Article in Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. Authorship and citation trends in dementia research: A path to equitable career development for scientists.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2026
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  3. Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross-sectional survey.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025
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8 authors.

Adam SmithInstitute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-3150-1206
Charlèss DupontFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ixelles, Belgium.
Diana KaramacoskaNICM Health Research Institute and Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
Sara Laureen BartelsDepartment of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Mental Health & Neuroscience Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Elizabeth A EnglishYusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Nathan M D'CunhaSchool of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Darina V PetrovskyDivision of Women, Children and Families, School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
C Elizabeth ShaabanDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Funding

TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEP50AG005133 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI KAMBOH, M. ILYAS · 1985 to 2019
$43.0M
Research Education ComponentP30AG066468 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI SARAH B BERMAN · 2020 to 2026
$29.4M
Population neuroscience of sex differences in the Alzheimer's disease biomarker cascade: The role of cerebral small vessel diseaseK01AG071849 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI C. Elizabeth Shaaban · 2022 to 2026
$629k
NIA NIH HHS K01 AG071849NIA NIH HHS P30 AG066468NIA NIH HHS P50 AG005133NIH HHS
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSexism is prevalent in academia and is a crucial factor driving women out of the academic workforce. However, sexism in dementia research remains underexplored. This study aimed to understand the perceptions and experiences of early-career dementia researchers (ECDRs) with sexism in the field.

methodsIn September/October 2021, a global online survey was conducted targeting ECDRs. The survey assessed their career experiences, including sexism, and was distributed through networks, social media, and e-mail lists. Responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

resultsOf the 345 respondents, more than half of the female ECDRs (52%) reported facing sexism in their careers, ranging from overt discrimination to subtle biases. Experiences varied by career stage and location, and many ECDRs reported a lack of institutional support. DISCUSSION: These findings reveal the prevalent nature of sexism in dementia research and highlight the need for targeted interventions to foster a more inclusive research environment. HIGHLIGHTS: A global survey revealed 52% of female early-career dementia researchers experience sexism. Subtle sexism, like microaggressions, impacts confidence, and collaboration choices. Experiences of sexism vary by geography, with North America reporting higher prevalence. Assistant professors report higher rates of institutional and overt sexism. Findings emphasize the need for policies addressing implicit bias and sex inequality.

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Biomedical ResearchDementiaResearch PersonnelSexismAdultCareer ChoiceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and Questionnairesacademic careersAlzheimer's diseaseearly career researcherssexism

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PMID40219806
PMCPMC11992594

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