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Mixed Methods Study Protocol: Language Identity, Discrimination, and Mental Health among Multilingual 1.5 Generation
Chulwoo Park1, Mark Edberg2, Janet Yougi Bang3
1Department of Public Health and Recreation, San José State University, San Jose, CA 95192, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 26, 2024
Summary
Language identity impacts immigrant well-being and mental health. This study explores how language identity affects structural racism and discrimination for Asian/Asian American immigrants using a novel mixed-methods approach.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Immigrant Health
Background:
- Language identity is an understudied factor influencing immigrant well-being.
- Discrimination and isolation can arise from language differences, impacting mental health.
- Existing research often overlooks the nuanced role of language identity in immigrant experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between language identity and experiences of structural racism and discrimination.
- To examine these factors specifically within the 1.5 generation Asian/Asian American immigrant population.
- To introduce and validate a novel three-step mixed methods research design.
Main Methods:
- A three-step sequential mixed methods approach was employed.
- Qualitative data collection included focus groups and in-depth interviews (Stages 1 & 3).
- Quantitative data involved a language identity scale and a cross-sectional online survey with multivariate regression (Stage 2).
Main Results:
- (Results not yet available in the abstract; this section would be populated upon study completion.)
- The study design is novel and offers improvements over traditional sequential methods.
- This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of language identity's role.
Conclusions:
- This study introduces a robust mixed methods design to explore complex psychosocial factors.
- Findings are expected to elucidate the impact of language identity on discrimination for Asian/Asian American immigrants.
- The research aims to inform interventions promoting immigrant well-being and mental health.
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