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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
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- Abstract:
- Research indicates the identification with a collective group can contribute to feelings of belonging and to positive self-concept. Prior researchers have found that high degrees of racial and ethnic identification are typically positively linked to high psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the psychological well-being of interethnic group minorities with regards to their degree of racial and ethnic identification. More specifically the groups studied were African American, African immigrant, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Hispanic/Latino adults. The research sample consisted of 126 participants with ages ranging from 18- 71 and from various ethnic backgrounds. Participants completed the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (MEIM-R), Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity (MIBI) and the Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being (RPWB; 1989;1995). The results indicated ethnic identity was correlated with and was a predictor of psychological well being. For racial identity and psychological well-being, the results supported the hypotheses for the dimensions of Assimilation, Humanist, Centrality, Private Regard, and Oppressed Minority, but did not support the dimensions of Nationalist and Public Regard. In examining gender differences in psychological well-being, the results yielded no significant results between males and females, but there were marginally significant gender differences in ethnic identity. For racial identity, the only dimensions that yielded significant gender differences were Humanist and Centrality. Overall, the study suggested that there are significant differences between the ethnic groups studied as it relates to their ethnic identification and psychological well-being.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2019.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-42).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Celeste Jones. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- GN495.6.J66 2019_JonesCeleste ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- GN495.6.J66 2019 ( lcc )
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