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The Relationship Between Acculturation And Depression Among Latina College Students, Carla Elizabeth Bryant
The Relationship Between Acculturation And Depression Among Latina College Students, Carla Elizabeth Bryant
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between acculturation and depression among Latina college students. Out of 72 participants, the respondents had low reports of experiencing depressive symptoms and had an equal balance between traditional culture and western culture. Seventy-two students from the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) undergraduate program were administered questionaires to participate in this study. The study sample consists of only Latina women of Mexican origin.
The Efffects Of Ethnic Identity And Perceived Racial Discrimination On Psychological Distress In A Sample Of Latinos, Joseph Anthony Toruno
The Efffects Of Ethnic Identity And Perceived Racial Discrimination On Psychological Distress In A Sample Of Latinos, Joseph Anthony Toruno
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The goal of the current study is to examine the role of ethnic identity as a potential moderator in the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress in a sample of Latino college students. Previous research has demonstrated a moderating effect of ethnic identity on the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress ; however, this study also considers social support and self-esteem as covariates. The study sample consisted of 126 Latino college students. Participants were instructed to complete questionaires at home and researchers collected the surveys one week later.