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ABSTRACT:
Little is known about the frequency of ethnic discrimination and its implications for Latin American and Asian youths’ development. In this study, we examined if there were ethnic and generation differences among 601 12th graders from Latin American, Asian, and European backgrounds in the frequency of peer and adult discrimination, and whether discrimination predicted their well being. Results indicated that adolescents from Latin American and Asian backgrounds reported more adult and peer discrimination than their peers from European backgrounds. Latin American youth reported more adult discrimination than their Asian peers. Discrimination predicted lower GPAs and self esteem, and more depression, distress, and physical complaints. Ethnic identity, ethnic socialization, and race rejection sensitivity did not moderate the associations between discrimination and well being.

SUGGESTED CITATION:
Virginia W. Huynh and Andrew J. Fuligni, "Discrimination Hurts: The Academic, Psychological, and Physical Well Being of Adolescents" (December 1, 2008). California Center for Population Research. On-Line Working Paper Series. Paper CCPR-021-08.
http://repositories.cdlib.org/ccpr/olwp/CCPR-021-08