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19-06-2020 | Empirical Research

Discrimination, the Model Minority Stereotype, and Peer Relationships Across the High School Years

Auteurs: Taylor L. Thompson, Lisa Kiang, Melissa R. Witkow

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 9/2020

Abstract

Ethnic stereotyping can profoundly influence youth adjustment; however, little work has addressed how the model minority stereotype may affect adolescent social adjustment. This study examined Asian American adolescents’ peer relationships over time and how perceived discrimination and model minority stereotyping are associated with positive (support) and negative (criticism) qualities in these relationships. Multi-wave survey data were collected from 175 Asian adolescents in the Southeast over three time points. Participants were 60% female (freshmen M_age = 14.42 years, SD = 0.64 and sophomores M_age = 15.56 years, SD = 0.74). They were 75% US-born and represented various heritage groups (e.g., Hmong, East/Southeast Asian, South Asian). Within-person, year-to-year associations between variables were explored. Criticism from White and other-ethnic peers decreased over time. Discrimination was associated with higher criticism over time, and links between model minority stereotyping and support were found. With White peers, when stereotyping experiences increased, both positive and negative relationship qualities increased. Experiences of stereotyping and discrimination interacted, exacerbating each other with regard to criticism. The discussion compares model minority stereotyping and discrimination, both likely to create strained relationships.

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Titel: Discrimination, the Model Minority Stereotype, and Peer Relationships Across the High School Years
Auteurs: Taylor L. Thompson
Lisa Kiang
Melissa R. Witkow
Publicatiedatum: 19-06-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 9/2020
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-020-01268-0

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