The Development of Ethnic Identity From Late Childhood to Young Adulthood: Findings From a 10-Year Longitudinal Study of Mexican-Origin Youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-717
Author(s):  
Chieh Lu ◽  
Verónica Benet-Martínez ◽  
Richard W. Robins
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mexican Origin ◽  
Developmental Task ◽  
Ethnic Minority Youth ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Mexican Origin Youth ◽  
The Impact

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.

scholarly journals Asian Americans’ Ethnic Identity Exploration and the Role of Ethnic Community in a Southern City in the United States

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Suzie S. Weng ◽  
Shinwoo Choi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Southern City ◽  
The Impact

This qualitative study explores Asian Americans’ ethnic identity concerning their process of exploring their own identity belonging and the impact of an ethnic community in a southern city in the United States. The South has mainly consisted of European Americans and African Americans. However, it has diversified to include an increasing number of Latinx and Asian Americans over the last several decades. Yet, the growing Asian American community remains disparate in its ethnic identity and nationality. Therefore, this study uses the phenomenological method to provide a more in-depth understanding of ethnic identity in an Asian American community within a southern region of the United States. Themes emerging from interviews included the need to bridge two worlds, the desire to be part of a community, and the existence of a two-layer community involving both ethnic and racial identity. This study contributes to a greater understanding of Asian Americans’ experiences in and adaptation to the Southern region within the United States. Implications for practice are provided for social workers when working alongside Asian American clients.

Ethnic Labeling in Mexican-Origin Youth: A Qualitative Assessment

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.

The Los Angeles "Zoot Suit Riots" Revisited: Mexican and Latin American Perspectives

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Griswold del Castillo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
American Culture ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mexican Origin ◽  
Latin Americans ◽  
Zoot Suit

The so-called Zoot Suit riots in Los Angeles in June of 1943 made Latin Americans more aware of the negative racial attitudes within the United States toward Mexicans. Through the publicity surrounding the riots, they also first learned of the existence of a large ethnic group of Mexican origin. This knowledge, however, often came with an additional message that the Mexican American culture was not worthy of esteem by respectable people. / Los disturbios llamados "Zoot-Suit" que ocurrieron en Los Angeles en Junio 1943 hizo saber a los latino americanos que las actitudes de los norteamericanos hacia los mexicanos no eran muy positivas. A través de la publicidad durante los disturbios, aprendieron por la primera vez de la existencia de un gran grupo étnico de origen mexicano en los Estados Unidos. Desgraciadamente esta información vino con otro mensaje que la cultura de los mexicoamericanos no era digna de honor por la supuesta gente decente.

Ethnic Identity: The Domain of Perceptions of and Attachment to Ethnic Groups and Cultures

1992 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Keefe
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
The United States ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Ethnic Culture ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination ◽  
Ethnic Group Membership

This article integrates empirical findings from research in two cultural groups in the United States: Chicanos and Appalachians. Factor analysis of survey data concerning ethnicity gathered in the two groups produced similar factor patterns indicating three general dimensions of ethnicity: ethnic culture, ethnic group membership, and ethnic identity. Ethnic culture is the component of ethnicity that refers to the pattern of behaviors and beliefs that sets a group apart from others. Ethnic group membership refers to the network of people with whom an individual is in contact, and the ethnic affiliation of those people and the groups they form. Ethnic identity encompasses the perceptions of and personal affiliation with ethnic groups and cultures. Specifically, ethnic identity consists of: the perception of differences among ethnic groups; the feelings of attachment to and pride in one ethnic group and cultural heritage as opposed to others; and, at least where there are perceived physical differences between groups, the perception of prejudice and discrimination against one's own ethnic group. The dimension of ethnic identity is illustrated in depth with case study data collected during the Chicano research.

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