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However, sexism in dementia research remains underexplored. This study aimed to understand the perceptions and experiences of early\u2010career dementia researchers (ECDRs) with sexism in the field.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title><jats:p>In 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\u2010mail lists. Responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of 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.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>DISCUSSION<\/jats:title><jats:p>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.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:list list-type=\"bullet\">\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>A global survey revealed 52% of female early\u2010career dementia researchers experience sexism.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>Subtle sexism, like microaggressions, impacts confidence, and collaboration choices.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>Experiences of sexism vary by geography, with North America reporting higher prevalence.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>Assistant professors report higher rates of institutional and overt sexism.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>Findings emphasize the need for policies addressing implicit bias and sex inequality.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<\/jats:list><\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/alz.70123","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,12]],"date-time":"2025-04-12T06:08:46Z","timestamp":1744438126000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross\u2010sectional survey"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"21","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3150-1206","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Adam","family":"Smith","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Institute of Neurology University College London  London UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Charl\u00e8ss","family":"Dupont","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Vrije Universiteit Brussel  Ixelles Belgium"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Diana","family":"Karamacoska","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"NICM Health Research Institute and Translational Health Research Institute Western Sydney University  Penrith New South Wales Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Sara Laureen","family":"Bartels","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg Mental Health &amp; Neuroscience Research Institute Maastricht University  Maastricht the Netherlands"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Elizabeth A.","family":"English","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry University of Cambridge  Cambridge UK"},{"name":"UK Dementia Research Institute  Cambridge UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nathan M.","family":"D'Cunha","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences Faculty of Health University of Canberra  Australian Capital Territory Australia"},{"name":"Centre for Ageing Research and Translation Faculty of Health University of Canberra  Australian Capital Territory Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Darina V.","family":"Petrovsky","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Women Children and Families School of Nursing Duke University  Durham North Carolina USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"C. 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