Racial Discrimination, Multiple Group Identities, and Civic Beliefs Among Immigrant Adolescents

The present study tested the independent and interactive effects of multiple group identities (i.e., American and ethnic) and racial discrimination on civic beliefs among immigrant adolescents. Seventy-seven participants completed a questionnaire during after-school programs. Ethnic identity was pos...

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Published in:Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology 2015-10, Vol.21 (4), p.527-532
Main Authors: Chan, Wing Yi, Latzman, Robert D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Attitudes
Emigrants and Immigrants - psychology
Ethnic Groups - psychology
Ethnic Identity
Female
Group Identity
Human
Humans
Immigration
Male
Psychology, Adolescent
Race and Ethnic Discrimination
Racism - psychology
Social Identification
Social Perception
Students - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
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Summary:The present study tested the independent and interactive effects of multiple group identities (i.e., American and ethnic) and racial discrimination on civic beliefs among immigrant adolescents. Seventy-seven participants completed a questionnaire during after-school programs. Ethnic identity was positively associated with civic beliefs whereas racial discrimination was negatively related to civic beliefs, and racial discrimination moderated the relationships between multiple group identities and civic beliefs. Our findings highlight the importance of studying structural and individual factors jointly in the investigation of civic beliefs among immigrant adolescents.
ISSN:1099-9809
1939-0106
DOI:10.1037/cdp0000021