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The Impact Of Ethnic Identity On Psychological Well-Being And Perceived Discrimination Among Arab Americans, Rawan Atari
The Impact Of Ethnic Identity On Psychological Well-Being And Perceived Discrimination Among Arab Americans, Rawan Atari
Theses and Dissertations
The current study intended to expand upon psychological research on the Arab American community, which has faced increased discrimination since 9/11 and recent ISIS-related terrorist attacks. Since perceived discrimination has been associated with greater psychological distress among Arab Americans, it is important to determine whether any protective factors are available for this community. In a sample of Arab Americans, the relationship between perceived discrimination and aspects of psychological well-being (i.e., self-esteem, flourishing, and satisfaction with life) were examined in order to gain a better overall picture of Arab American mental health. Because ethnic identity has been recognized as a protective …
Psychological Well-Being Among Latter-Day Saint Polynesian American Emerging Adults, Melissa Lynn Aiono
Psychological Well-Being Among Latter-Day Saint Polynesian American Emerging Adults, Melissa Lynn Aiono
Theses and Dissertations
There is a dearth of psychological research with Polynesian populations in the United States Research on this population is needed to meet the demands of this increasingly growing population. This study aims to investigate the psychological well-being of an understudied Latter-day Saint (LDS) Polynesian American emerging adult group in order to better provide them with cultural-specific professional psychological services. The sample included 327 LDS Polynesian American emerging adults ranging from 18 to 26 years of age (191 females, 136 males). Specifically, this study examines the associations among coping strategies, religiosity, ethnic identity, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. An online questionnaire was …
Proposed Intervention To Improve Recently Immigrated Hispanic Adolescents' Academic Performance And Psychological Well-Being, Samantha Lagville-Graham
Proposed Intervention To Improve Recently Immigrated Hispanic Adolescents' Academic Performance And Psychological Well-Being, Samantha Lagville-Graham
Senior Projects Spring 2017
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.