Role of identity integration on the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological adjustment of multiracial people

Posted in Articles, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive on 2012-04-22 22:12Z by Steven

Role of identity integration on the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological adjustment of multiracial people

Journal of Counseling Psychology
Volume 59, Number 2 (April 2012)
pages 240-250

Kelly F. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Arizona State University, Phoenix

Hyung Chol (Brandon) Yoo, Assistant Professor of Asian Pacific American Studies
Arizona State University, Tempe

Rudy Guevarra, Assistant Professor of Asian Pacific American Studies
Arizona State University, Tempe

Blair A. Harrington

This study examined relations between perceived racial discrimination, multiracial identity integration (i.e., racial distance and racial conflict), and psychological adjustment (i.e., distress symptoms, positive affect, and negative affect) of 263 multiracial adults, using an online cross-sectional survey design. As hypothesized, higher levels of perceived racial discrimination was related to lower levels of psychological adjustment (i.e., higher distress symptoms and negative affect). Also, higher levels of multiracial identity integration with low racial conflict was related to higher levels of psychological adjustment (i.e., lower distress symptoms and negative affect), whereas higher levels of multiracial identity integration with low racial distance was related to higher levels of psychological adjustment (i.e., lower negative affect). Finally, multiracial identity integration (i.e., lower racial conflict) moderated the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological adjustment (i.e., negative affect) with results suggesting multiracial identity integration related to low racial conflict buffers the negative effects of perceived racial discrimination on psychological adjustment. Findings from this study are discussed in terms of future research on the psychological well-being of multiracial individuals and implications for clinical practice with multiracial adults.

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Challenges and resilience in the lives of urban, multiracial adults: An instrument development study.

Posted in Articles, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive, United States on 2011-10-22 15:06Z by Steven

Challenges and resilience in the lives of urban, multiracial adults: An instrument development study.

Journal of Counseling Psychology
Volume 58, Issue 4 (October 2011)
pages 494-507
DOI: 10.1037/a0024633

Nazish M. Salahuddin

Karen M. O’Brian

Multiracial Americans represent a rapidly growing population (Shih & Sanchez, 2009); however, very little is known about the types of challenges and resilience experienced by these individuals. To date, few psychological measures have been created specifically to investigate the experiences of multiracial people. This article describes 2 studies focused on the development and psychometric properties of the Multiracial Challenges and Resilience Scale (MCRS). The MCRS was developed using a nationwide Internet sample of urban, multiracial adults. Exploratory factor analyses revealed 4 Challenge factors (Others’ Surprise and Disbelief Regarding Racial Heritage, Lack of Family Acceptance, Multiracial Discrimination, and Challenges With Racial Identity) and 2 Resilience factors (Appreciation of Human Differences and Multiracial Pride). A confirmatory factor analysis with data from a second sample provided support for the stability of this factor structure. The reliability and validity of the measure, implications of these findings, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Racial identity in biracial children: A qualitative investigation

Posted in Articles, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive on 2010-12-12 00:38Z by Steven

Racial identity in biracial children: A qualitative investigation

Journal of Counseling Psychology
Volume 40, Number 2, (April 1993)
pages 221-231
DOI: 10.1037/0022-0167.40.2.221

Christine Kerwin

Joseph G. Ponterotto

Barbara L. Jackson

Abigail Harris

Describes a qualitative study of issues salient in the development of racial identity for schoolchildren of Black/White racial heritage. Semistructured interviews were conducted individually with 9 Black/White biracial children and their parents (a total of 6 families). Major findings from this study tend to run counter to problems conjectured in the counseling and related literature. For example, in contrast to deficit models, participant children and adolescents did not appear to perceive themselves as “marginal” in 2 cultures. The majority of participant children, adolescents, and adults demonstrated sensitivity to the views, cultures, and values of both the Black and White communities. Developmental transitions associated with different ages were identified. Emergent themes yielded hypotheses with implications for future research.

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Chameleon Changes: An Exploration of Racial Identity Themes of Multiracial People

Posted in Articles, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive on 2010-10-24 05:00Z by Steven

Chameleon Changes: An Exploration of Racial Identity Themes of Multiracial People

Journal of Counseling Psychology
Volume 52, Number 4 (October 2005)
pages 507-516
DOI: 10.1037/0022-0167.52.4.507

Marie L. Miville
Teachers College, Columbia University

Madonna G. Constantine
Teachers College, Columbia University

Matthew F. Baysden
Oklahoma State University

Gloria So-Lloyd
Oklahoma State University

The current study explored essential themes of racial identity development among 10 self-identified multiracial adults from a variety of racial backgrounds. Participants were interviewed using a semistructured protocol, and the interviews were recorded, transcribed, and then coded for themes by research team members. Four primary themes were identified: encounters with racism, reference group orientation, the “chameleon” experience, and the importance of social context in identity development. A number of subthemes also were identified. Although several of the themes mirrored those associated with contemporary biracial and multiracial identity development models, new themes centering on the adoption of multiple self-labels reflecting both monoracial and multiracial backgrounds emerged as well. Implications of the findings for future research and practice are identified.

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A content and methodological review of articles concerning multiracial issues in six major counseling journals

Posted in Articles, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive on 2009-10-27 01:46Z by Steven

A content and methodological review of articles concerning multiracial issues in six major counseling journals

Journal of Counseling Psychology
Vol 55(3)
Jul 2008
pages 411-418

Lisa M. Edwards, Assistant Professor, Director of Child/Adolescent Community Program
Marquette University

Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Associate Professor
California Polytechnic State University

This study describes a comprehensive content and methodological review of articles about multiracial issues in 6 journals related to counseling up to the year 2006. The authors summarize findings about the 18 articles that emerged from this review of the Journal of Counseling Psychology, Journal of Counseling & Development, The Counseling Psychologist, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, and Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. The authors specifically note trends in content and methodology as well as future directions for research.

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