ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Biracial and Bicultural Identity Formation: Lessons in Mental Health and Fostering Life Success in Today’s World
- Kimberly Foley
Florida Institute of Technology - Felipa Chavez
Florida Institute of Technology - Lisa Perdigao
Florida Institute of Technology - Maria Lavooy
Florida Institute of Technology - Ivonne Delgado Perez
Florida Institute of Technology
Abstract
The current study sought to create a new biracial/bicultural identity development model and measure. The findings suggest that a high sense of belonging (SOB) and a healthy, evolved biracial/bicultural identity resulted in greater psychological wellbeing. However, regardless of one’s SOB, biracial/bicultural individuals still exhibit fluency in code-switching skills.
Cultural Diversity
