Feeling typical, looking typical: Physical appearance and ethnic identity among Mexican-origin youth.

Ethnic identity is a crucial developmental task for ethnic minority youth. The present study investigated the development of ethnic identity in a large sample of Mexican-origin youth ( N = 674) assessed biennially from age 10 to 19. Latent growth curve modeling was used to examine the trajectory of ethnic identity and its two facets: exploration (efforts to explore one’s ethnic group) and affirmation (positive connection to one’s ethnic group). Results showed a linear decline over time for ethnic identity and both facets; exploration declined more rapidly than affirmation. Using multigroup modeling, we tested whether the trajectories differ across gender and nativity. Compared to boys, girls’ ethnic identity, exploration, and affirmation decreased less. The trajectories did not differ for youth born in Mexico versus the United States. Discussion considers the impact of developmental, acculturative, and social–contextual processes on ethnic identity development as well unique features of our ethnic identity measure.

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Ethnic identity, school connectedness, and achievement in standardized tests among Mexican-origin youth.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology ◽

10.1037/cdp0000065 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 447-452 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Carlos E. Santos ◽

Mary Ann Collins

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Identity ◽

Standardized Tests ◽

School Connectedness ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Mexican Origin Youth

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Familial ethnic socialization, gender role attitudes, and ethnic identity development in Mexican-origin early adolescents.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology ◽

10.1037/cdp0000142 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 335-347 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Delida Sanchez ◽

Tiffany A. Whittaker ◽

Emma Hamilton ◽

Sarah Arango

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Identity ◽

Identity Development ◽

Gender Role ◽

Early Adolescents ◽

Gender Role Attitudes ◽

Ethnic Socialization ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Ethnic Identity Development

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“Mexican-origin youth substance use trajectories: Associations with cultural and family factors,”: Correction to Cruz et al. (2018).

Developmental Psychology ◽

10.1037/dev0000814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 55 (10) ◽

pp. 2146-2146

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Family Factors ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Mexican Origin Youth

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Treatment Preferences Among Mexican-Origin Youth and Parents Referred to a Mental Health Clinic

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e637312010-001 ◽

2010 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Claudia M. Valles ◽

Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez ◽

Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado ◽

Argero A. Zerr ◽

Armando A. Pina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Clinic ◽

Mental Health Clinic ◽

Treatment Preferences ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Mexican Origin Youth

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Supplemental Material for The Role of Temperament in the Onset of Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Across Adolescence: Findings From a 10-Year Longitudinal Study of Mexican-Origin Youth

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology ◽

10.1037/pspp0000382.supp ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Mexican Origin Youth ◽

And Behaviors

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Ethnic Labeling in Mexican-Origin Youth: A Qualitative Assessment

Professional School Counseling ◽

10.1177/2156759x0901200505 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 2156759X0901200

Author(s):

Krista M. Malott ◽

Kathryn P. Alessandria ◽

Kirkpatrick Megan ◽

Carandang Justine

Keyword(s):

Identity Development ◽

School Counselors ◽

Qualitative Assessment ◽

Mexican Origin ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Ethnic Identity Development ◽

Honor Student ◽

Variable Label ◽

Mexican Origin Youth ◽

Ethnic Labels

Outcomes are reported from a qualitative investigation addressing ethnic label selection, meaning, use, and influences upon Mexican-origin youth. Participants selected multiple labels with distinct meanings and influences. Findings indicate a need for school counselors to honor student label selection and to advocate for variable label use by school professionals and in school documentation. School counselors can provide resources and venues to facilitate student exploration of ethnic labels, as one key component of ethnic identity development.

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