A daily diary study of mental health and community involvement outcomes for three Chinese American social identities |
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Authors: | Yip Tiffany Cross William E |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. tyy@umich.edu |
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Abstract: | Approximately 100 American youths of Chinese descent participated in a 14-day diary study, completing daily reports on ethnic feelings, American feelings, ethnic community involvement, and psychological well-being. Participants were divided into 4 identity orientations (Chinese, American, bicultural, or other) and then assessed for differential patterns of mental health and community involvement. Chinese-centered identities were characterized by positive well-being and positive self-esteem. However, the American-centered and bicultural groups had well-being and self-esteem levels equal to that of the Chinese-centered group. Although the measures of menial health failed to differentiate the identity categories, both the Chinese- and bicultural-centered groups showed high involvement in Chinese culture, whereas American-centered participants were, significantly less involved. |
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