Previous research indicates that experiencing discrimination from dominant group members and having a less integrated bicultural identity are associated with negative psychological outcomes for bicultural individuals. Further, bicultural identity integration (BII) has also been found to mediate the relationship between discrimination from dominant group members and well-being. However, there is insufficient research exploring the impact of discrimination from one’s heritage group members. Thus, this study aimed to explore the impact of in-group discrimination on psychological adjustment and self-concept clarity. This study also aimed to explore BII as a mediator between in-group or out-group discrimination and psychological outcomes. Correlational analyses supported the hypothesized associations. The mediation models with BII as a mediator between in-group and out-group discrimination and psychological adjustment were not significant. The mediation models with BII as a mediator between both in-group and outgroup discrimination and self-concept clarity were significant. Implications, limitations, and future research direction are discussed.
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