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Ethnic identity and self-esteem: an exploratory longitudinal study.

J S Phinney1, V Chavira

  • 1Department of Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles 90032.

Journal of Adolescence
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent ethnic identity develops over time, moving towards achievement. Higher ethnic identity stages correlate with improved self-esteem in Asian American, Black, and Hispanic youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Developmental Science

Background:

  • Ethnic identity formation models suggest progression from unexamined to achieved stages.
  • Adolescence is a critical period for identity development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine age-related changes in ethnic identity and self-esteem.
  • To investigate the relationship between ethnic identity and self-esteem in minority adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 18 adolescents from Asian American, Black, and Hispanic ethnic groups.
  • Assessment at age 16 and follow-up three years later.
  • Exploratory analysis of ethnic identity stages and self-esteem levels.

Main Results:

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  • Significant progression to higher stages of ethnic identity observed over three years.
  • Self-esteem and ethnic identity were significantly related at both time points.
  • This relationship between self-esteem and ethnic identity persisted across the study period.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ethnic identity development is a dynamic process during adolescence.
    • Fostering ethnic identity may positively impact adolescent self-esteem.
    • Findings support theories of ethnic identity progression in diverse youth.