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01-05-2008 | Original Paper

Perceived Discrimination and the Well-being of Immigrant Adolescents

Auteurs: Gustavo S. Mesch, Hagit Turjeman, Gideon Fishman

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 5/2008

Abstract

This study draws on the social-discount and social-rejection hypotheses to examine the effect of perceived discrimination on immigrant youths’ depressive moods, self-efficacy, and preferences for in-group socialization experiences. Data from a panel study of immigrant young adolescents (aged 12–18) who came to Israel from countries of the former Soviet Union during the preceding 6 years was used (n = 732). The average age of participants was 15.5 years; and 50% were boys. Partial support emerged for the social-rejection hypothesis: perceived discrimination increases depressive moods and reduces self-esteem. Yet increased perceived discrimination did not increase the preference for in-group socialization. Perceived discrimination seems to be detrimental to individuals’ psychological well-being but apparently does not hinder social integration.

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Titel: Perceived Discrimination and the Well-being of Immigrant Adolescents
Auteurs: Gustavo S. Mesch
Hagit Turjeman
Gideon Fishman
Publicatiedatum: 01-05-2008
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-007-9210-6

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