ABSTRACT

This study explored the moderating role of sense of belonging on the relations between racial microaggressions and depressive symptoms. Using survey data from students of Asian descent in the United States (N = 553) at a predominantly White university, we found that racial microaggressions and sense of belonging significantly predicted depressive symptoms. In addition, sense of belonging moderated the relations between racial microaggressions and depressive symptoms. Specifically, having a higher level of sense of belonging had a counter effect against the detrimental impact of racial microaggressions on the depressive symptoms. Implications for research and practice in higher education are discussed.

摘要

这项研究探讨了归属感在种族微侵略与抑郁症状之间的关系中的调节作用。使用来自以白人为主的美国大学的亚洲裔学生（N = 553）的调查数据，我们发现种族微侵略和归属感可以显着预测抑郁症状。另外，归属感减轻了种族微侵略与抑郁症状之间的关系。特别地，具有较高的归属感对种族微侵略对抑郁症状的有害影响具有反作用。讨论了对高等教育研究和实践的意义。