Ethnic-Racial discrimination experiences predict Latinx adolescents’ physiological stress processes across college transition

Sladek, Michael R.; Castro, Saul A.; Doane, Leah D.

doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2021.105212

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“…Due to our sample being predominantly PR men (92.5%) and geographically restricted, generalizability of our findings to Latinxs outside of the Northeast U.S. is limited. Although we are unable to generalize our findings to other Latinx communities, it should be noted that our study highlights a group of Latino men who tend to be neglected in research; since the majority of research on Latinxs is currently taking place in the Southwest (e.g., Cheng et al, 2020;Doane et al, 2018;Sladek et al, 2021;Wu et al, 2020) and other east coast cities (e.g., New York, Atlanta; Bennett et al, 2020;Otiniano Verissimo et al, 2020). Thus, future research is warranted to understand the impact of discrimination on other Latinxs, in different geographical locations.…”

Section: Constraints Of Generalitymentioning

confidence: 81%

Social connectedness and surviving at the margins: Findings from interviews with low-income Latino men in the U.S. Northeast.

Barbieri¹,

Mercado²,

Gubrium³

et al. 2023

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Objectives: Structural and interpersonal discrimination can lead to social exclusion and limited social integration, inhibiting the use of support networks to gain access to health-protective material and social resources. Social support theories suggest that connectedness may moderate the link between discrimination and health risk. This study examined how risk factors (i.e., structural and interpersonal discrimination) further marginalize Puerto Rican men by limiting access to social support. We also aimed to identify resiliency factors, such as cultural values related to social interactions and community support, which may be protective for these men’s well-being. Method: We conducted 40 semistructured interviews with a stratified purposeful sample of Puerto Rican (92.5%) men aged 25–70 (Mage = 50.7) in the U.S. Northeast. A hybrid deductive and inductive thematic qualitative analysis was used to analyze data. Results: Participants discussed how structural and interpersonal discrimination result in inequities and barriers to resources and services (e.g., lack of adequate shelter, insecurity, employment) which impacted their well-being through the inability to access fundamental support for survival. The men identified cultural values (e.g., familismo, simpatía) and emphasized the importance of community support as protective factors that may provide a respite from the difficulties of navigating discrimination experiences. Conclusion: Findings suggest discrimination limits Puerto Rican men’s ability to access resources, which has a detrimental impact on their well-being. Identifying social support beyond the family, and considering cultural values related to support, can enhance community interventions by focusing on incorporating multiple forms of support that may improve Puerto Rican men’s health.

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Section: Constraints Of Generalitymentioning

confidence: 81%

Social connectedness and surviving at the margins: Findings from interviews with low-income Latino men in the U.S. Northeast.

Barbieri¹,

Mercado²,

Gubrium³

et al. 2023

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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“…First, future work should consider incorporating measures of discrimination into the study of ERI, following transactional models that posit dynamic interactions between discrimination and identity in shaping the experiences and adjustment of youth of color (Hughes et al, 2016 ) and prior research examining these questions from a risk and resilience perspective (see Umaña-Taylor & Rivas-Drake, 2021 , for review). Prior results from the current sample have identified associations of ethnic-racial discrimination experiences with internalizing symptoms and physiological stress processes across the college transition (Castro et al, 2022 ; Sladek et al, 2021 ), and the joint consideration of Latino adolescents’ experiences of ethnic-racial discrimination and ERI may afford unique insights into development and health patterns across time. Second, an important next step includes examining how changes in Latino youth’s ERI relate to other key developmental and health outcomes (e.g., academic adjustment, mental health) across the college transition, following prior research that has established the positive benefits of ERI development across the high school years (e.g., Rogers-Sirin & Gupta, 2012 ).…”

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Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Trajectories Across the Transition to College

Sladek

Gusman

Doane

2023

J Youth Adolescence

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There is limited longitudinal research examining multiple ethnic-racial identity (ERI) components from adolescence into young adulthood. The current study modeled Latino adolescents’ ERI trajectories across the college transition ( N = 206; M age = 18.10 years, SD = 0.41; 65.0% female). Longitudinal data from a survey administered on five occasions across 3 years were analyzed using multilevel growth modeling. Prior to college, Latino heritage culture orientation was positively associated with ERI exploration and resolution. ERI exploration increased over time. ERI resolution was high with no average change; Latino heritage culture orientation predicted variability in resolution over time. Before college, male-identifying youth reported higher ERI public regard from teachers/professors compared to female-identifying youth. Public regard increased to a greater extent for female compared to male adolescents. The findings join evidence for lifespan and intersectional models of ERI development.

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“…Most studies were observational (Table 1 ); thus, causal effects cannot be determined. However, nineteen longitudinal studies [ 34 , 36 – 41 , 48 – 50 , 52 , 55 , 56 , 90 , 100 , 104 , 108 , 112 , 115 ], seven quasi-experimental studies [ 60 , 64 , 70 , 75 , 77 , 111 , 118 ], and two randomized controlled trials [ 80 , 110 ] provide supporting evidence for temporality and causation. Results of these studies were consistent with the cross-sectional findings; however, some observational studies found positive associations for African American women but not men [ 85 ] and an increase in diastolic but not systolic blood pressure [ 61 , 72 ].…”

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Racial/Ethnic Discrimination and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review

Agbonlahor

DeJarnett

Hart

et al. 2023

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Introduction Racial discrimination has been identified as a risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among racial/ethnic minority groups; however, there is no synthesis of current knowledge on the association between discrimination and cardiometabolic diseases. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize evidence linking racial/ethnic discrimination and cardiometabolic diseases. Methods The review was conducted based on studies identified via electronic searches of 5 databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, WorldWideScience.org, ResearchGate and Microsoft Academic) using terms related to discrimination and cardiometabolic disease. Results Of the 123 eligible studies included in the review, 87 were cross-sectional, 25 longitudinal, 8 quasi-experimental, 2 randomized controlled trials and 1 case–control. Cardiometabolic disease outcomes discussed were hypertension ( n = 46), cardiovascular disease ( n = 40), obesity ( n = 12), diabetes ( n = 11), metabolic syndrome ( n = 9), and chronic kidney disease ( n = 5). Although a variety of discrimination measures was employed across the studies, the Everyday Discrimination Scale was used most often (32.5%). African Americans/Blacks were the most frequently studied racial/ethnic group (53.1%), and American Indians the least (0.02%). Significant associations between racial/ethnic discrimination and cardiometabolic disease were found in 73.2% of the studies. Discussion Racial/ethnic discrimination is positively associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic disease and higher levels of cardiometabolic biomarkers. Identifying racial/ethnic discrimination as a potential key contributor to the health inequities associated with cardiometabolic diseases is important for addressing the significant burden borne by racial/ethnic minorities. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40615-023-01561-1.

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Ethnic-Racial discrimination experiences predict Latinx adolescents’ physiological stress processes across college transition

Cited by 10 publications

References 64 publications

Social connectedness and surviving at the margins: Findings from interviews with low-income Latino men in the U.S. Northeast.

Social connectedness and surviving at the margins: Findings from interviews with low-income Latino men in the U.S. Northeast.

Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Trajectories Across the Transition to College

Racial/Ethnic Discrimination and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review

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