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Latinx identity and intersectional responses to stigma.
Alyssa M Glace1, Tessa L Dover1, Brenda Major2
1Department of Psychology, Portland State University.
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
|June 28, 2021
Summary
Perceived stigma increases ethnic identification for Latinx students, especially those with fewer advantages. This highlights how marginalized groups may rely more on their ethnic identity for support.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Ethnic Studies
Background:
- Stigmatized group membership creates tension between seeking support and avoiding discrimination.
- Understanding how perceived stigma influences group identification is crucial for marginalized communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how perceived stigma affects changes in ethnic identification among Latinx undergraduates.
- To examine if other advantages, such as gender, income, and first-generation status, moderate this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 171 Latinx undergraduates on ethnic identification, perceived stigma, gender, income, and first-generation status.
- Reassessed ethnic identification one year later.
- Used regression analyses to test for moderation effects.
Main Results:
- Perceived stigma was associated with increased ethnic identification after one year.
- This effect was significant only for students with lower incomes and those who were first-generation college students.
Conclusions:
- Intersectional approaches are vital for understanding identity management among stigmatized individuals.
- Disadvantaged individuals may strengthen their connection to devalued groups for belonging and self-esteem.
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