Perceived stress and cortisol reactivity among immigrants to the United States: The importance of bicultural identity integration

Yim, Ilona S.; Corona, Karina; Garcia, Esmeralda R.; Acevedo, Amanda M.; Campos, Belinda

doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2019.05.021

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“…For example, one study found that multiracial adults' identity integration decreased the negative effects of racial discrimination on psychological adjustment (Jackson, Yoo, Guevarra, & Harrington, 2012). Another study showed that primarily Latino college students with lower BII harmony but not BII blendedness had stronger stress responses following a laboratory stressor (Yim, Corona, Garcia, Acevedo, & Campos, 2019).…”

Section: Protective Factors Against Racial Discriminationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chinese American Adolescents’ Experiences of COVID‐19‐Related Racial Discrimination and Anxiety: Person‐Centered and Intersectional Approaches

Zong

Cheah

Ren

2021

J of Research on Adolesc

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The present study examined the impact of COVID-19-related racial discrimination on Chinese American adolescents (N = 213; M age = 13.95 years, SD = 2.35; 49% girls) at the intersection of race and gender. We explored (1) subgroups of adolescents based on ethnic identity, bicultural identity integration, and behavioral acculturation; (2) their demographic correlates; and (3) whether the association between racial discrimination and anxiety varied across subgroups and gender. Latent profile analysis identified three profiles: bicultural, marginalized, and separated. Bicultural and marginalized adolescents were vulnerable to direct and vicarious racial discrimination, respectively. Moreover, bicultural and marginalized boys and separated girls were more negatively affected by COVID-19-related racial discrimination. The findings highlight the utility of person-centered and intersectional approaches in understanding Chinese American adolescents' experiences of racial discrimination.

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confidence: 99%

Chinese American Adolescents’ Experiences of COVID‐19‐Related Racial Discrimination and Anxiety: Person‐Centered and Intersectional Approaches

Zong

Cheah

Ren

2021

J of Research on Adolesc

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“…14 Latinx individuals with a stronger national and ethnic identity had lower measures of perceived stress. 15 Among racial and ethnic minority college students, higher national identity was related to fewer depressive symptoms. 16 Importantly, the conception of national identity is likely unique in different ethnic groups and may be unique at an individual level, so these described findings may not be generalizable outside the studied group or community.…”

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Association of American Identity with Cardiovascular Health in South Asian Americans: The MASALA Study

Sunderraj¹,

Shah²,

Lancki³

et al. 2023

J of Asian Health

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Background: Ethnic and national identity may influence cardiovascular health (CVH)-related behaviors, such as dietary preference. To better understand how acculturation is related to CVH among South Asian American adults, we evaluated the association of self-rated American identity with CVH factors among participants of the MASALA (Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America) Study. Methods: Multivariable linear regression quantified the associations of self-rated American identity (1 [low American identity] to 10 [high American identity]) with CVH factors, including measures of cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose. The role of diet quality, physical activity, and social support in mediating these associations was evaluated. Results: Participants (n=771) lived in the US for an average 27 (SD 11) years. Mean self-rated American identity score was 5.5 (2.4). After adjustment, a 5-point higher American identity score was associated with 6.5 mg/dL higher low density lipoprotein cholesterol, 6.6 mg/dL higher total cholesterol, 2.9 mmHg higher systolic blood pressure, and 1.4 mmHg higher diastolic blood pressure. Accounting for diet quality, physical activity, or social support did not alter these associations. Conclusions: Higher self-rated American identity is associated with worse CVH factors among South Asian American adults.

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“…Bicultural identity is the extent to which an individual identifies with both one’s heritage culture and the mainstream culture (Benet-Martínez & Haritatos, 2005). Bicultural identity integration, as opposed to bicultural identity opposition, is associated with lower depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms (Tikhonov et al, 2019; Yim et al, 2019). In our study, we found that bicultural identity was a protective factor against ministry burnout, but not personal or family functioning.…”

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Factors Associated with Burnout, Marital Conflict, and Life Satisfaction among Chinese American Church Leaders

Fung¹,

Lin²,

Joo

et al. 2021

Journal of Psychology and Theology

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Clergy and church leaders experience unique pressure and stressors associated with ministry. In this study, we examined protective and risk factors related to burnout, life satisfaction, and marital conflict in a sample of 124 Chinese American church leaders. We examined the role of self-compassion, self-criticism, and bicultural identity. Ministry leaders (i.e., full-time or part-time pastors, deacons, elders, ministers) aged 25 to 68 years from Chinese American churches in the United States completed surveys online. In the overall structural equation model, self-compassion and bicultural identity were associated with lower levels of burnout; both were not related to life satisfaction or marital conflict. In contrast, self-criticism was related to higher rates of marital conflict and lower levels of life satisfaction; it was not associated with ministry burnout. Self-compassion was inversely related to self-criticism. Our findings suggest that self-compassion and self-criticism have distinct implications for psychological functioning among Chinese American church leaders. Specifically, whereas self-compassion was a protective factor against ministry burnout, self-criticism was a risk factor for marital relationships and life satisfaction. Bicultural identity integration protected against ministry burnout and may be particularly helpful when working with diverse Chinese American churches. Practical implications for Chinese American clergy and ministry leaders were discussed.

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Perceived stress and cortisol reactivity among immigrants to the United States: The importance of bicultural identity integration

Cited by 20 publications

References 33 publications

Chinese American Adolescents’ Experiences of COVID‐19‐Related Racial Discrimination and Anxiety: Person‐Centered and Intersectional Approaches

Chinese American Adolescents’ Experiences of COVID‐19‐Related Racial Discrimination and Anxiety: Person‐Centered and Intersectional Approaches

Association of American Identity with Cardiovascular Health in South Asian Americans: The MASALA Study

Factors Associated with Burnout, Marital Conflict, and Life Satisfaction among Chinese American Church Leaders

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