Testing a model of minority identity achievement, identity affirmation, and psychological well-being among ethnic minority and sexual minority individuals
| Autor: | Negin Ghavami, Sheila K. Grant, Adam W. Fingerhut, Letitia Anne Peplau, Michele Andrisin Wittig |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Adolescent Universities Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology Cultural identity Self-concept Identity (social science) Models Psychological Social identity approach Article Developmental psychology Social group Humans Students Social identity theory Minority Groups Schools Social Identification Homosexuality Achievement Self Concept Sexual minority Female Psychology Social psychology Identity formation |
| Zdroj: | Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. 17:79-88 |
| ISSN: | 1939-0106 1099-9809 |
| DOI: | 10.1037/a0022532 |
| Popis: | How is social identity related to psychological well-being among minority individuals? Drawing on developmental models of identity formation (e.g., Erikson, 1968) and on Social Identity Theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979), we tested a conceptual model examining links between two key aspects of social identity and psychological well-being. We proposed that the association between identity achievement (exploring and understanding the meaning of one's identity) and psychological well-being is mediated by identity affirmation (developing positive feelings and a sense of belonging to one's social group). Across three studies, including ethnic minority high school students (Study 1), ethnic minority college students (Study 2) and lesbian and gay male adults (Study 3), we found strong support for the model. Results suggest that the process of exploring and understanding one's minority identity can serve as an important basis for developing positive feelings toward and an enhanced sense of attachment to the group, which can in turn confer psychological benefits for minority individuals. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. |
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