The proposed research intends to examine the ways in which cultural influences are transmitted within familial and peer contexts, and how these influences are associated with psychological adjustment of ethnic minority adolescents. Ethnic minority youth present unique mental health issues because their developmental path is influenced by a variety of factors related to their ethnicity and culture. Encounters with discrimination, prejudice, and social isolation influence the development of ethnic identity and relationships with peers and significant adults (e.g. teachers, mentors). Especially for ethnic minority youth, preparation by families, peers and local communities provide strong buffers against the challenging minority experiences. This proposed research will examine the specific ways ethnic minority families prepare their children through multi-method, multi-agent assessments of racial socialization, and how these socialization messages are associated with adolescent adjustment. With the increasing ethnic minority population, this study has the potential to provide valuable knowledge required in designing effective and culturally sensitive intervention programs by identifying how cultural socialization fosters healthy adjustment in youth of color.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
1F31MH075247-01A1
Application #
7062309
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BDCN-L (29))
Program Officer
Ferrell, Courtney
Project Start
2005-09-19
Project End
2007-09-18
Budget Start
2005-09-19
Budget End
2006-09-18
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$39,011
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Oregon
Department
Other Health Professions
Type
Organized Research Units
DUNS #
948117312
City
Eugene
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97403
Yasui, Miwa; Dishion, Thomas J; Stormshak, Elizabeth et al. (2015) Socialization of Culture and Coping with Discrimination Among American Indian Families: Examining Cultural Correlates of Youth Outcomes. J Soc Social Work Res 6:317-341