ABSTRACT This study explores the moderating role of Ethnic and Racial Identity (ERI) in the relations between perceived racial discrimination and Asian immigrants’ psychological distress. Using survey data from 2,059 Asian immigrants in the United States, we found that perceived racial discrimination significantly predicted higher psychological distress. In addition, ethnic and racial identity (ERI) moderated the relations between perceived racial discrimination and psychological distress. Unexpectedly, ethnic and racial identity did not buffer Asian immigrants the negative mental health effects of perceived racial discrimination. The association was moderated, but in a negative way. Implications for practice is discussed.

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种族和种族认同 (ERI) 作为缓冲亚洲移民感知种族歧视的反作用

摘要 本研究探讨种族和种族认同 (ERI) 在感知种族歧视与亚洲移民心理困扰之间的关系中的调节作用。使用来自美国 2,059 名亚洲移民的调查数据，我们发现感知到的种族歧视显着预测了更高的心理困扰。此外，种族和种族认同 (ERI) 调节了感知种族歧视与心理困扰之间的关系。出乎意料的是，种族和种族身份并没有缓冲亚洲移民感知种族歧视对心理健康的负面影响。该协会得到了缓和，但是以消极的方式。对实践的影响进行了讨论。