Discrimination against Latina/os: A meta-analysis of individual-level resources and outcomes Ψ

Debbiesiu L. Lee; Soyeon Ahn

doi:10.1177/0011000011403326

Discrimination against Latina/os: A meta-analysis of individual-level resources and outcomes Ψ

Debbiesiu L. Lee, Soyeon Ahn

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Abstract

This meta-analysis synthesizes the findings of 60 independent samples from 51 studies examining racial/ethnic discrimination against Latina/os in the United States. The purpose was to identify individual-level resources and outcomes that most strongly relate to discrimination. Discrimination against Latina/os significantly results in outcomes pertaining to health, mental health, education, and employment. Mental health indicators have the strongest correlations with discrimination. Among the individual resources resulting from this meta-analysis-personal constructs and strengths, social support, acculturation, enculturation, acculturative stress, and active coping skills-personal constructs and strengths (e.g., self-esteem and self-efficacy) have the strongest correlations with discrimination and outcomes. These findings are significantly moderated by sample age, ethnicity, and regionality. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	28-65
Number of pages	38
Journal	Counseling Psychologist
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000011403326
State	Published - Jan 2012

Keywords

coping
discrimination
health
Latina/o
mental health
meta-analysis
psychological distress
racism

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Applied Psychology

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