Structural and Interpersonal Conceptualizations of Racism Predict Distinct Mental Health Outcomes Among People of Color

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between conceptualizations of racism and mental health among people of color. Perceiving racism as structurally-driven predicted greater race-related stress among Asian, Black, Latine adults and race-related vigilance among Asian Americans. Perceiving racism as interpersonally-driven predicted greater psychological well-being and self-esteem, but only among Asian Americans.

• Samuel Ngum (Presenting Author)
• Linda Zou (Author)