title: A two-factor model of ethnic identity exploration: Implications for identity coherence and well-being.
abstract: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the multidimensional nature of ethnic identity exploration and its relevance for a broader sense of identity and well-being. Participants were 3,637 ethnic minority college students who completed survey measures of ethnic identity exploration, general identity coherence, general identity confusion, and well-being. Consistent with our 3 hypotheses, the results indicated that (a) ethnic identity exploration comprised 2 dimensions, participation and search; (b) participation was positively associated with well-being, whereas search was negatively associated with well-being; and (c) identity coherence and identity confusion mediated the associations between participation and search, respectively, and well-being. These findings have important theoretical implications for conceptualization and measurement of ethnic identity exploration and its association with well-being.
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota.
authors: Moin
authors: M
authors: Syed
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota.
authors: Lovey H M
authors: LHM
authors: Walker
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota.
authors: Richard M
authors: RM
authors: Lee
authors: School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University.
authors: Adriana J
authors: AJ
authors: Umaña-Taylor
authors: Department of Psychology, Smith College.
authors: Byron L
authors: BL
authors: Zamboanga
authors: Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami.
authors: Seth J
authors: SJ
authors: Schwartz
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska.
authors: Brian E
authors: BE
authors: Armenta
authors: Department of Psychology, California State University.
authors: Que-Lam
authors: QL
authors: Huynh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult