Counter-Effects of Ethnic and Racial Identity (ERI) as a Buffer against Perceived Racial Discrimination among Asian Immigrants. (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Shinwoo; Weng, Suzie; Park, Hyejoon; Hong, Jooyoung
• Is Part Of: Smith College studies in social work. Volume 90:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Ethnic identity -- racial identity -- racial discrimination -- psychological wellbeing -- Asian immigrants; Social service -- Periodicals; Social problems -- Periodicals; Dissertations, Academic -- United States -- Abstracts -- Periodicals; 361.3
• DOI: 10.1080/00377317.2020.1716598
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-7317

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explores the moderating role of Ethnic and Racial Identity (ERI) in the relations between perceived racial discrimination and Asian immigrants' psychological distress. Using survey data from 2, 059 Asian immigrants in the United States, we found that perceived racial discrimination significantly predicted higher psychological distress. In addition, ethnic and racial identity (ERI) moderated the relations between perceived racial discrimination and psychological distress. Unexpectedly, ethnic and racial identity did not buffer Asian immigrants the negative mental health effects of perceived racial discrimination. The association was moderated, but in a negative way. Implications for practice is discussed.