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Racial identity invalidation with multiracial individuals: An instrument development study.

Marisa G Franco¹, Karen M O'Brien¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Maryland.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

|June 27, 2017

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Racial identity invalidation negatively impacts multiracial individuals' mental health. This study developed a reliable scale to measure racial identity invalidation, identifying key dimensions affecting well-being.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Mental Health Research

Background:

Racial identity invalidation is a significant stressor for multiracial individuals.
It is linked to adverse mental health and well-being outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a psychometrically sound measure for assessing racial identity invalidation.
To provide a tool for use with multiracial populations (N = 497).

Main Methods:

Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to determine the scale's structure.
Participants (predominantly female, mean age 26.52) completed online surveys.
Reliability and validity of the scale and its subscales were assessed.

Main Results:

Factor analysis identified three dimensions: behavior invalidation, phenotype invalidation, and identity incongruent discrimination.
A bifactor model was found to be superior to a three-factor model.
The scale demonstrated good reliability and validity, supporting the use of total or subscale scores.

Conclusions:

The study highlights distinct dimensions of racial identity invalidation.
These dimensions are negatively associated with connectedness and psychological well-being.
Findings align with minority stress theory, showing racial identity challenges mediate the impact of invalidation on mental health.