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Yehsong Kim1, Alaina I Gold1, Yana Ryjova1
1Department of Psychology, University of Southern California.
Objectives:
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a period of increased discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans. This study examines links between discrimination, as well as feelings of vulnerability, and sleep difficulties among Asian Americans during this time period. In addition, the study investigates both supportive and conflictual romantic partner interactions related to topics of discrimination, race, and activism as possible moderators of this association.
Method:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 92 partnered Asian American adults (Mage = 35.0, 63.0% women) completed online surveys that assessed discrimination, feelings of vulnerability, sleep, discrimination-specific partner support, and partner conflict about anti-Asian racism.
Results:
Cross-sectionally, discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with greater sleep difficulties. Feelings of vulnerability in light of Asian hate crimes were additionally associated with greater sleep difficulties. Neither discrimination-specific partner support nor partner conflict about anti-Asian racism buffered these associations.
Conclusions:
The present study extends emerging research on discrimination and sleep. Findings point to the significance of evaluating discrimination and emotional reactions to racialized events as potential contributors to sleep difficulties among Asian Americans. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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