Role of identity integration on the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological adjustment of multiracial people.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0027639
• Publication Date: 2012-04-13T21:45:34Z
• Authors: Kelly F. Jackson; Hyung Chol (Brand...; Rudy Guevarra; Blair A. Harrington
• Keywords: Affect; Psychological Distress

This study examined relations between perceived racial discrimination, multiracial identity integration (i.e., distance and conflict), psychological adjustment distress symptoms, positive affect, negative affect) of 263 adults, using an online cross-sectional survey design. As hypothesized, higher levels discrimination was related to lower symptoms affect). Also, with low conflict affect), whereas Finally, conflict) moderated the relationship results suggesting buffers effects on adjustment. Findings from this are discussed in terms future research well-being individuals implications for clinical practice adults.