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.

Ethnic Labeling in Mexican-Origin Youth: A Qualitative Assessment

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 352-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Malott ◽  
Kathryn Alessandria ◽  
Megan Kirkpatrick ◽  
Justine Carandang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Mexican Origin ◽  
Mexican Origin Youth

scholarly journals Ethnic labels, pride, and challenges: A qualitative study of Latinx youth living in a new Latinx destination community

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Corona ◽  
Efren Velazquez ◽  
Shelby E. McDonald ◽  
Melissa Avila ◽  
Molly Neff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
National Origin ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethnic Identity Development ◽  
Coding Scheme ◽  
Communication Difficulties ◽  
New Destination ◽  
Latinx Youth ◽  
Ethnic Labels

Most of the literature on Latinx youths’ ethnic identity development has been conducted in communities with a large Latinx population. Fewer studies have examined Latinx youths’ ethnic identity in communities with a smaller yet rapidly growing Latinx population (i.e., new Latinx destination communities). Twenty-five Latinx youth (10-15 years)living in a new Latinx destination community participated in semi-structured interviews to identify the ethnic labels they use to describe themselves (i.e., ethnic-identity self-identification) and explore their feelings about being Latinx (i.e., ethnic-identity affirmation). Using an existing coding scheme, we found that most immigrant youth used a national origin label alone, while U.S.-born youth used a pan-ethnic term alone or in combination with an American term. Results of the thematic analysis exploring youths’ ethnic identity affirmation indicated three themes among youths’ account of their ethnic affirmation: (a) pride; (b) communication difficulties; and (c) discrimination. Study findings have implications for examining Latinx youth ethnic identity development in new destination communities.

East Asian adolescents’ ethnic identity development and cultural integration: A qualitative investigation.

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunju Yoon ◽  
Kristen Adams ◽  
Angela Clawson ◽  
Hanna Chang ◽  
Shruti Surya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Cultural Integration ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Ethnic Identity Development ◽  
Asian Adolescents

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.

Ethnic Identity Development in Early Adolescence: Implications and Recommendations for Middle School Counselors

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0500900
Author(s):  
Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Racial Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Interaction Theory ◽  
Ethnic Identity Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Middle School Counselors ◽  
Definition Of

The influence of ethnic identity development on adolescents’ achievement, self-concept, and behaviors has been reviewed extensively in the literature. However, the role that school counselors play in enhancing middle school students’ ethnic identity development has received little attention. This article reviews the definition of ethnic identity and J. S. Phinney's (1992) model of adolescent ethnic identity development. J. E. Helms’ (1994) model of racial identity interaction theory is used as a basis for understanding how ethnic identity development may influence student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions in middle schools. And finally, recommendations for middle school counselors are presented.

Use of Group Counseling to Address Ethnic Identity Development: Application with Adolescents of Mexican Descent

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1001300
Author(s):  
Krista M. Malott ◽  
Tina R. Paone ◽  
Kourtney Humphreys ◽  
Triana Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Mexican Descent ◽  
Ethnic Identity Development ◽  
Youth Outcomes ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Mexican Origin Youth ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Application

This article provides qualitative outcomes from a group counseling intervention whose goal was to facilitate the ethnic identity development of Mexican-origin youth. Outcomes revealed that participants perceived group participation as meaningful. Themes that emerged from the data included the importance of the relationship to engender change, growth in several aspects of ethnic identity (knowledge of culture, traits, and ethnic pride), and increased relational skills.

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