The role of ethnic identity in the link between perceived racism and psychological distress across a multiethnic sample.

摘要

This study examines the relation among perceived racism, ethnic identity and psychological distress. Our sample included 623 community-dwelling Black, Latino and Asian adults. Across the full group, results revealed a significant positive relation between perceived racism and psychological distress; however, ethnic identity did not moderate the relation. In examining race differences, analyses indicated that for Latino participants, both ethnic identity and ethnic identity affirmation and belonging (a component of ethnic identity) significantly buffered the relation. Similarly, for Latino participants, ethnic affirmation and belonging significantly buffered the relation between stigmatization (a subtype of racism) and psychological distress. This study underscores the need to understand the nuances of experiences across different racial groups.