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

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.