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Eric Lim1,2, Shireesha Potla1, Jaya Dantas2
1School of Nursing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|March 27, 2026
Summary
Culturally diverse Australians experiencing "new racism" utilize resilience, emotional sharing, self-growth, and assertive responses to manage mental health impacts. This highlights the need for culturally responsive healthcare support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Background:
- Australia's multiculturalism is increasing, leading to greater exposure to "new racism" among diverse populations.
- New racism involves subtle and systemic discrimination impacting the mental well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals.
- Existing literature often presents deficit-based assumptions about marginalized groups' resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore coping mechanisms of culturally and racially marginalized individuals in Australia facing the mental health effects of new racism.
- To adopt a person-centred, holistic, and strength-based framework for understanding well-being.
- To challenge deficit-based narratives and highlight resilience in diverse communities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing eight focus groups with 30 participants from ten culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted between March and June 2025.
- Thematic analysis using Braun and Clarke's methodology to identify key coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Four primary coping strategies identified: acceptance of identity for resilience, emotional ventilation in safe spaces, self-growth through reflection, and assertive responses to racism.
- Participants demonstrated significant resilience and resourcefulness, countering assumptions of psychological distress.
- Findings emphasize the importance of culturally responsive mental healthcare, peer support, and strength-based interventions.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a holistic view of coping with new racism's mental health impacts among marginalized groups.
- Results advocate for person-centred, culturally responsive, and equity-focused mental health services.
- Findings offer practical guidance for nursing practice and policy development in mental healthcare.
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