scholarly journals Ethnic Identity and the Daily Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents From Mexican and Chinese Backgrounds

2006 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 1338-1350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Kiang ◽  
Tiffany Yip ◽  
Melinda Gonzales-Backen ◽  
Melissa Witkow ◽  
Andrew J. Fuligni
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Arab American Emerging Adults’ Ethnic Identity and Its Relation to Psychological Well-Being

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 340-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane P. Sheldon ◽  
Diane Graves Oliver ◽  
Danielle Balaghi
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Arab American ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Perceived Discrimination, Ethnic Identity, and Psychological Well-Being Among Arab Americans

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 899-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan Atari ◽  
Suejung Han
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Arab Americans ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Identity Resolution ◽  
Negative Effect

In this study, we examined associations among perceived discrimination, ethnic identity dimensions (exploration, resolution, affirmation), and psychological well-being (self-esteem, life satisfaction, flourishing) among 156 Arab Americans. Multiple moderated regression analyses revealed that perceived discrimination was negatively associated, and ethnic identity resolution and affirmation were positively associated, with psychological well-being. Ethnic identity affirmation moderated the association between perceived discrimination and flourishing by buffering the negative effect of perceived discrimination. Ethnic identity resolution and exploration did not moderate the associations between perceived discrimination and psychological well-being. Affirmation both promoted and protected well-being, resolution promoted well-being, and exploration was not associated with promoting or protecting well-being. We discuss implications to help Arab American clients develop and capitalize on their ethnic identity, promote their well-being, and buffer against perceived discrimination.

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