ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Exploring the Association between Expressive Flexibility and Clinical Outcomes Among Asian American Versus European American Adolescents

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Shenyun Chen
    Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Kerri-Anne Bell
    Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Christine Cha
    Teachers College, Columbia University

Abstract

This study examined whether cultural membership (i.e. Asian Americans versus European Americans) moderates the associations between expressive flexibility and depressive symptoms, as well as suicidal ideation, among adolescents. No moderation effects were found. However, results demonstrated partial support for the negative association between enhancement ability and suicidal ideation.

Cultural Diversity