Predicting Perceptions of Discrimination among Hispanics and Anglos

Shorey, Hal S.; Cowan, Gloria; Sullivan, Mary P.

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“…These findings are in accordance with the existing literature that supports the relationship between discriminatory experiences and stress among Latino/a populations (Greene et al, 2006;Shorey et al, 2002). Greene and colleagues (2006) found an association between discrimination and lower levels of self-esteem among Puerto Rican and Dominican (and African Americans) youth.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…In fact, several studies posit that experiencing discrimination negatively affects self-esteem among Chinese American adolescents (Diaz, Ayala, Bein, Henne, & Marin, 2001;Greene et al, 2006;Rivas-Drake, Hughes, & Way, 2008;Swim, Hyers, Cohen, & Ferguson, 2001), Moroccan and Turkish adolescents in the Netherlands (Verkuyten, 1998), as well as Latino/a adolescents, including Dominican youth (Greene et al, 2006;Portes & Zady, 2002;Shorey, Cowan, & Sullivan, 2002).…”

Section: Discrimination Stress and Self-esteemmentioning

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How Discrimination and Stress Affects Self-Esteem Among Dominican Immigrant Women: An Exploratory Study

Panchanadeswaran

Dawson

2011

Social Work in Public Health

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Understanding the factors that contribute to the health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States is very important given the growing Latina population. Although researchers have investigated the health and mental health status among Latinas, the relationship between mental health and self-esteem has not been given a lot of attention. Given that self-esteem is a proxy for mental health status, investigations exploring the factors that can negatively affect self-esteem are needed. Therefore, the current study examined the influence of discrimination and stress on selfesteem among Dominican immigrant women. A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 235 immigrant Dominican women in New York City. Women (age 18-49 years) and in the United States for fewer than 20 years were more likely to report experiencing discrimination compared to women older than age 50 years and in the United States for more than 20 years. After controlling for age, time in the United States, educational level, and income, high levels of discrimination ( 0.09, p < 0.01) and stress ( 0.69, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with reduced self-esteem. Interventions with Latino/a populations, especially women, need to acknowledge their individual evaluations of the discriminatory and stressful experiences that negatively influence their self-esteem and subsequently their mental health status.

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How Discrimination and Stress Affects Self-Esteem Among Dominican Immigrant Women: An Exploratory Study

Panchanadeswaran

Dawson

2011

Social Work in Public Health

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“…They found that inter-group competency and depression have a direct negative influence, whereas self-esteem has an indirect influence by influencing the two former variables. Shorey et al (2002) analyse the relationship between perceived personal and group discrimination, sense of self-esteem, conviction of control, individualism/collectivism and social dominance orientation in Spain and England. Considerable differences amongst the different groups were found.…”

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Perceived Discrimination, Ethnic Identity and the (Re-) Ethnicisation of Youth with a Turkish Ethnic Background in Germany

Skrobanek¹

2009

Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

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Previous discussion of the opportunities for young people with an ethnic minority background to integrate into society has focused on advantages or disadvantages caused by human capital or by ethnically motivated, individual, group or institutional discrimination within society. However, in recent years there has been a growing interest in subjectively or collectively perceived discrimination and its effects on ethnic identity and (re-)ethnicisation. This paper reports on the processes involved in the (re-)ethnicisation of young people with a Turkish ethnic background which results from perceived personal and group discrimination. A discrimination/(re-)ethnicisation pathmodel is proposed where perceived discrimination influences the perceived nonpermeability of group boundaries and ethnic identity. This results in a direct and positive effect on (re-)ethnicisation. Analyses of empirical investigations partly support the model, in accordance with which perceived personal and group discrimination produce direct effects on the perceived non-permeability of group boundaries and indirect effects on ethnic identity and (re-)ethnicisation. Against the model proposed here, perceived personal and group discrimination have a direct impact on (re-)ethnicisation. The ProblemFrance, December 2005: young men, mainly of ethnic minority background, demonstrate and riot in the suburbs of Paris, setting vehicles and buildings on fire.

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“…Because humans are social beings and do not live in a vacuum, all individuals are constantly involved in interactions with others in everyday life. Such social interactions and interpersonal relationships, if positive, may bolster self-worth and feelings of control (Krause, 1977;Shorey, Cowan, & Sullivan, 2002;Verkuyten, 1998). In contrast, perceptions of disrespect and discrimination may erode personal control (Moradi & Hasan, 2004;Ruggiero & Taylor, 1997).…”

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Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Sense of Control

Jang

Chiriboga

Small

2008

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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Being discriminated against is an unpleasant and stressful experience, and its connection to reduced psychological well-being is well-documented. The present study hypothesized that a sense of control would serve as both mediator and moderator in the dynamics of perceived discrimination and psychological well-being. In addition, variations by age, gender, and race in the effects of perceived discrimination were explored. Data from the Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) survey (N = 1,554; age range = 45 to 74) provided supportive evidence for the hypotheses. The relationships between perceived discrimination and positive and negative affect were reduced when sense of control was controlled, demonstrating the role of sense of control as a mediator. The moderating role of sense of control was also supported, but only in the analysis for negative affect: the combination of a discriminatory experience and low sense of control markedly increased negative affect. In addition, age and gender variations were observed: the negative impact of perceived discrimination on psychological well-being was more pronounced among younger adults and females compared to their counterparts. The findings elucidated the mechanisms by which perceived discrimination manifested its psychological outcomes, and suggest ways to reduce adverse consequences associated with discriminatory experiences.Recent studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the experience of being treated unfairly or discriminated against is associated with reduced mental health (e.g., Barnes, Mendes de Leon, Wilson, Bienias, Bennett, & Evans, 2004;Kessler, Mickelson, & Williams, 1999;Noh, Beiser, Kaspar, Hou, & Rummens, 1999;Williams, Yu, Jackson, & Anderson, 1997). Discrimination may result from a variety of factors including age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and social class (Carr & Friedman, 2005;Williams et al., 1997). Whatever the source, perceived discrimination is known to contribute to the higher rates of psychological distress found among socially disadvantaged populations (Kessler et al., 1999;Thoits, 1983). Based on a large-scale national survey from the Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) study, Kessler and colleagues (1999) found that a surprisingly high proportion of the U.S. population (61%) reports experiences of discrimination in their daily life. Despite such evidence, there remains a paucity of research addressing perceived discrimination as a life stress and examining the intervening factors for this stressor (Dion, 2002;Kessler et al., 1999;Thoits, 1983). The pervasiveness of discriminatory experience and its adverse psychological consequences call attention to further research on the issue of discrimination. The present study explored the dynamics of perceived discrimination and psychological wellbeing, with a focus on sense of control. Sense of control refers to the extent to which individuals perceive that they have personal power and control over their life and environment ...

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Predicting Perceptions of Discrimination among Hispanics and Anglos

Cited by 59 publications

References 20 publications

How Discrimination and Stress Affects Self-Esteem Among Dominican Immigrant Women: An Exploratory Study

How Discrimination and Stress Affects Self-Esteem Among Dominican Immigrant Women: An Exploratory Study

Perceived Discrimination, Ethnic Identity and the (Re-) Ethnicisation of Youth with a Turkish Ethnic Background in Germany

Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Sense of Control

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