The effects of multiracial identification on students’ perceptions of racism

Brackett, Kimberly P.; Marcus, Ann; McKenzie, Nelya J.; Mullins, Larry C.; Tang, Zongli; Allen, Annette Marie

doi:10.1016/j.soscij.2006.04.016

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“…Multiracial children report common experiences with prejudice (Brackett, et al, 2006), and experience harassment from both White and minority students in regard to their race-ethnicity (Wardle, 2000). The experience of subtle racial discrimination has been shown to lead to internalizing problems (Noh, Kaspar, & Wickarama, 2007).…”

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“…Even when they can choose, they are either not included as a distinct group in analyses (e.g., Newman, Lohman, & Newman, 2007) or lumped together with other groups (e.g., Graham, Bellmore, & Mize, 2006). Some exceptions exist (e.g., Brackett et al, 2006; Choi, et al, 2006; Doyle & Kao, 2007; Quillian & Redd, 2009), but they examine mainly race-related questions, such as the racial makeup of friendship networks or experience of racism in peer groups. Thus, there is very limited knowledge of whether multiracial youth actually report higher peer-related risks and whether peer risks have a stronger influence among multiracial youth.…”

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Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth

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Herrenkohl

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J Youth Adolescence

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Multiracial youth are thought to be more vulnerable to peer-related risk factors than are single-race youth. However, there have been surprisingly few well-designed studies on this topic. This study empirically investigated the extent to which multiracial youth are at higher risk for peer influenced problem behavior. Data are from a representative and longitudinal sample of youth from Washington State (N = 1,760, mean age = 14.13, 50.9% girls). Of those in the sample, 225 youth self-identified as multiracial (12.8%), 1,259 as White (71.5%), 152 as Latino (8.6%), and 124 as Asian American (7.1%). Results show that multiracial youth have higher rates of violence and alcohol use than Whites and more marijuana use than Asian Americans. Higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage and single-parent family status partly explained the higher rates of problem behaviors among multiracial youth. Peer risk factors of substance-using or antisocial friends were higher for multiracial youth than Whites, even after socioeconomic variables were accounted for, demonstrating a higher rate of peer risks among multiracial youth. The number of substance-using friends was the most consistently significant correlate and predictor of problems and was highest among multiracial youth. However, interaction tests did not provide consistent evidence of a stronger influence of peer risks among multiracial youth. Findings underscore the importance of a differentiated understanding of vulnerability in order to better target prevention and intervention efforts as well as the need for further research that can help identify and explain the unique experiences and vulnerabilities of multiracial youth.

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Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth

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Herrenkohl

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J Youth Adolescence

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“…Aspinall, 2000; Keddell, 2009; Tizard and Phoenix, 1995). Despite growth and social recognition of multiracial identity in the US and some European countries, there is growing evidence that persons of mixed heritage may be more susceptible to certain psychosocial risks including increased substance use, engagement in violent behaviors, and reduced self-esteem (Bolland et al., 2007; Brackett et al., 2006; Chavez and Sanchez, 2010; Choi et al., 2006; Jackson and LeCroy, 2009; Sanchez and Garcia, 2009; Udry et al., 2003). This emerging evidence heightens the need for social workers to understand multiracial identity development and, in particular, the social circumstances that may present challenges for this growing population (Fong et al., 1995; Hall, 2001; Jackson and Samuels, 2011).…”

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Participatory diagramming in social work research: Utilizing visual timelines to interpret the complexities of the lived multiracial experience

Jackson

2012

Qualitative Social Work

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The purpose of this article is to present an illustrative example of the analytic potential of image-based research in social work. Insight gained from a qualitative research study that used a novel form of participatory diagramming to examine the racial identity development of ten multiracial individuals is referenced and critiqued. Utilizing a critical visual methodological framework to analyze visual timelines, this article offers insight into the contextually rich and dynamic processes comprising the multiracial experience. This article concludes with an informative discussion of how visual methods support key social work values, including commitment to clients and understanding the person-in-environment, and how participatory diagramming in particular can enhance culturally sensitive and responsible research and practice with multiracial individuals.

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“…Utilizing newer models, recent multiracial research has uncovered some of the challenges and opportunities embedded within the multiracial experience. For instance, (a) experiencing racism (see Brackett et al, 2006;Buckley and Carter, 2004;Collins, 2000;Jackson, 2009;Jolivette & Gutierrez-Mock, 2008;Miville et al, 2005;Samuels, 2009), (b) shifting racial identification over time and in different contexts (see Doyle and Kao, 2007;Harris and Sim, 2002;Herman, 2004;Hitlin et al, 2006;Renn, 2003), (c) feeling comfortable in multiple racial/ethnic communities and social relationships (see Doyle and Kao, 2007;Guevarra, 2007;Miville et al, 2005;Roberts-Clarke et al, 2004;Shih et al, 2007), and (d) not struggling psychologically with their identity (see Binning et al, 2009;Campbell and Eggerling-Boeck, 2006;Cooney and Radina, 2000;Phinney and Alipuria, 1996), are themes to emerge in recent multiracial research.…”

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Living the Multiracial Experience

Jackson

2010

Qualitative Social Work

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The growing presence and visibility of mixed race persons in the US demands that social workers critically examine and understand the complexity of multiracial identity. This qualitative investigation examined the narratives of ten multiracial adults about their identity experiences living as multiracial persons. Utilizing paradigmatic analysis of narratives, five major themes emerged. Four of these themes correspond to categories found in existing multiracial scholarship, and include: (1) Shifting racial/ethnic expressions; (2) Racial/ethnic ambiguity; (3) Feeling like an outsider; and (4) Seeking community. The final theme, (5) Racial resistance, contributes new knowledge to our understanding of how multiracial individuals respond to societal pressures to conform to traditional means of categorizing others by race. Findings from this study confirm a collective multiracial experience; one with direct ties to the social and environmental pressures associated with having a multifaceted identity in a color-conscious society. Practice implications and directions for future research are offered.

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The effects of multiracial identification on students’ perceptions of racism

Cited by 34 publications

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Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth

Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth

Participatory diagramming in social work research: Utilizing visual timelines to interpret the complexities of the lived multiracial experience

Living the Multiracial Experience

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