Asian American people's intragroup and intergroup collective action: Identifying key correlates

Area of Science:

• Social Psychology
• Sociology
• Asian American Studies

Background:

• Prior research examined Asian American collective action.
• This study investigates correlates of intragroup and intergroup collective action among Asian Americans.

Purpose of the Study:

• To test a model of unique relations between discrimination, model minority beliefs, and solidarity with collective action.
• To identify intervention points for fostering Asian American collective action.

Main Methods:

• Single-indicator latent variable path analysis was employed.
• Examined relationships between experiences of discrimination, model minority beliefs (achievement orientation, unrestricted mobility), intragroup solidarity, and intergroup solidarity with collective action.

Main Results:

• Discrimination experiences positively linked to both intragroup and intergroup collective action.
• Model minority achievement beliefs negatively linked to both types of collective action.
• Intragroup solidarity positively linked to intragroup action; intergroup solidarity positively linked to both intragroup and intergroup action.

Conclusions:

• Discrimination and solidarity are key correlates of Asian American collective action.
• Model minority beliefs present a complex relationship with collective action.
• Findings suggest intervention strategies targeting discrimination and solidarity can enhance collective action.