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Ruoshan Xiong1, Yiwei Xia2, Spencer D Li3
1Department of Social Work, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 22, 2021
Summary
Chinese migrant adolescents experiencing discrimination face more negative emotions and aggression. Socioemotional support can buffer this impact by reducing negative emotions, offering a protective factor for vulnerable youth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Chinese rural-to-urban migrant adolescents are a vulnerable population facing discrimination.
- Existing research highlights risks of discrimination, negative emotions, and aggression in this group.
- The interplay between these factors and the moderating role of social support remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between perceived discrimination, negative emotions, and reactive aggression in Chinese migrant adolescents.
- To examine the moderating effect of socioemotional support on the discrimination-aggression link.
- To understand the mediating role of negative emotions in this process.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study utilizing two-wave survey data.
- Sample comprised 470 Chinese rural-to-urban migrant adolescents (aged 11-17).
- Statistical analysis to test proposed mediation and moderation models.
Main Results:
- Perceived discrimination significantly predicted increased negative emotions.
- Negative emotions, in turn, were associated with higher levels of reactive aggression.
- Socioemotional support (from family, friends, community) weakened the link between perceived discrimination and negative emotions, thereby reducing aggression.
Conclusions:
- Negative emotions mediate the relationship between perceived discrimination and reactive aggression in migrant adolescents.
- Socioemotional support acts as a crucial protective factor, mitigating the negative effects of discrimination.
- Findings underscore the importance of social support systems for the mental well-being and behavioral outcomes of migrant youth.
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