The relationship among ethnic identity, psychological well-being, and intergroup competence: an investigation of two biracial groups.
This study examined the ethnic identification, psychological well-being, and intergroup competence of biracial individuals. Using a self-identification measure, the authors explored whether biracial individuals would identify with one, both, or none of their ethnic heritages and the implications of these orientations on psychological well-being and intergroup competence. Sixty-six Black/White and Asian/White individuals were included. Not differing between the 2 biracial groups, results revealed that participants were most likely to be biculturally identified, followed by minority identified and then nonidentified. Furthermore, psychological well-being and intergroup anxiety varied as a function of identity. Suggestions for future research with biracial identity are discussed.
Suzuki-Crumly
Julie
J
Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA. jcrumly@uab.edu
Hyers
Lauri L
LL
D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D044383:Black People; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification; D044465:White People