A daily diary study of mental health and community involvement outcomes for three Chinese American social identities
Document Type
Article
Keywords
daily diary • social identity • Chinese adolescents • mental health • community involvement
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
Approximately 100 American youths of Chinese descent participated in a 14-day diary study, completing daily reports on ethnic feelings, American feelings, ethnic community involvement, and psychological well-being. Participants were divided into 4 identity orientations (Chinese, American, bicultural, or other) and then assessed for differential patterns of mental health and community involvement. Chinese-centered identities were characterized by positive well-being and positive self-esteem. However, the American-centered and bicultural groups had well-being and self-esteem levels equal to that of the Chinese-centered group. Although the measures of mental health failed to differentiate the identity categories, both the Chinese- and bicultural-centered groups showed high involvement in Chinese culture, whereas American-centered participants were significantly less involved.
Article Number
1123
Publication Date
2004
Recommended Citation
Yip, T. & Cross, W. E. (2004). A daily diary study of mental health and community involvement for three Chinese American social identities. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 10 (4), 394-408.
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