The role of bicultural identity integration in the relationship between discrimination and well-being

<p>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.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Chananna, Jasmine

Contributors dc:contributor

• Stephen Jefferson, PhD
• Eamonn Arble, PhD
• Heather C. Janisse, PhD

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychology
• Social Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1233

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2588