Perceived Racial Discrimination and Psychiatric Outcomes among Asian Americans
Description:
The present study related generational status, family dynamics, and perceptions of racial discrimination (PRD) to acute psychiatric outcomes among a nationally representative Asian American sample (N = 2095), using data from the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). High self-reports of PRD were correlated with endorsement of clinical depression and suicidality as predicted. Regression analyses suggested that high PRD, low family cohesion, and high family conflict served as signific…
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Date:
December 2009
Creator:
Varghese, Anita
Partner:
UNT Libraries