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An association between multiculturalism and psychological distress
1UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Plos One
|December 7, 2018
Summary
Disagreement with multiculturalism is linked to psychological distress in White and Hispanic Americans. This association was not found in Black Americans, suggesting differing impacts across ethnic groups.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Rising rates of substance abuse and suicide among White Americans.
- Prior research on intergroup attitudes and health outcomes.
- The role of societal attitudes in psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between disagreement with multiculturalism and psychological distress.
- To investigate potential differences in this association across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Portraits of American Life Study (N = 2,292).
- Employed logistic regression analyses to assess the relationship.
- Measured disagreement with multiculturalism using a specific attitudinal statement.
Main Results:
- For White and Hispanic Americans, greater disagreement with multiculturalism correlated with increased psychological distress (depression, hopelessness, worthlessness).
- No significant association was found between attitudes toward multiculturalism and psychological distress among Black Americans.
Conclusions:
- Disagreement with multiculturalism may be a significant factor contributing to psychological distress in certain demographic groups.
- Findings highlight potential ethnic variations in the psychological impact of societal attitudes.
- Further research is needed to replicate findings and explore underlying causal mechanisms.
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