Abstract

This study tested a model in which bicultural self-efficacy is associated with bicultural identity integration (BII), which, in turn, is associated with psychological well-being, both associations being moderated by critical consciousness of racism. Participants were 289 people of color who identify as bicultural residing in the United States (Mean age = 30.73, SD = 7.31). The study utilized a cross-sectional design. A path analysis was conducted using PROCESS MACRO. Bicultural self-efficacy was associated with both the harmony and blendedness components of BII. The association between bicultural self-efficacy and the harmony component of BII was moderated by critical consciousness of racism such that the association between bicultural self-efficacy and harmony was significant for only those with low and medium levels of critical consciousness of racism. Additionally, the blendedness component of BII was associated with psychological well-being more strongly as the level of critical consciousness of racism increased. This study highlights how critical consciousness of racism may hinder a person from achieving a high BII despite having high bicultural self-efficacy. Additionally, once BII is accomplished, critical consciousness of racism could synergistically contribute to increased psychological well-being of people of color. Implications for mental health professionals and policy makers are reviewed.

摘要

本研究测试了一个模型，其中双文化自我效能与双文化认同整合 (BII) 相关，而后者又与心理健康相关，这两种关联都受到种族主义批判意识的调节。参与者是 289 名被认定为双文化居住在美国的有色人种（平均年龄 = 30.73，SD = 7.31）。该研究采用横断面设计。使用PROCESS MACRO 进行路径分析。双文化自我效能感与 BII 的和谐和混合成分有关。双文化自我效能感与 BII 和谐成分之间的关​​联受到种族主义批判意识的调节，因此双文化自我效能感与和谐之间的关联仅对那些具有中低水平种族主义批判意识的人显着。此外，随着种族主义批判意识水平的提高，BII 的混合成分与心理健康的关联性更强。这项研究强调了种族主义的批判意识如何阻碍一个人实现高 BII，尽管他具有很高的双文化自我效能感。此外，一旦 BII 完成，种族主义的批判意识可以协同促进有色人种的心理健康。审查了对精神卫生专业人员和政策制定者的影响。