@article{ref1,
title="The effects of discrimination and psychological distress on U.S. Latino/a young adults' relational uncertainty and relationship instability",
journal="Cultural diversity and ethnic minority psychology",
year="2022",
author="Ogan, Matthew A. and Monk, J. Kale and Killoren, Sarah and Rivero, Avelina and Colaner, Colleen and Carlos Chavez, Fiorella L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Racial/ethnic discrimination is a common and salient stressor for many individuals. Although discrimination can impair personal and relational well-being, little is known about its influences on the process of considering dissolution (i.e., relationship instability). In two studies of Latino/a young adults, we examined associations among discrimination, psychological distress, relational uncertainty, and relationship instability. <br><br>METHOD: Study 1 assessed self-reports of 475 participants aged 18-29 (60.2% female, M(age) = 24.8, SD = 3.22). Study 2 examined self-reports of 462 participants aged 18-29 (40.9% female, M(age) = 25.9, SD = 2.72). Structural equation models evaluated direct and indirect associations among study variables. <br><br>RESULTS: Discrimination was associated with relationship instability, both directly and indirectly via its associations with psychological distress and, in Study 1, relational uncertainty. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Overall results suggest that racial/ethnic discrimination is associated with romantic relationship instability through its associations with psychological distress and uncertainty about the future of a relationship. Prior research demonstrates the resilience of Latino/a communities, and our findings reinforce the need for policies and clinical resources that reduce discrimination and support mental health and relationships. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1099-9809",
doi="10.1037/cdp0000567",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000567"
}