TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - The effects of discrimination and psychological distress on U.S. Latino/a young adults' relational uncertainty and relationship instability
JO  - Cultural diversity and ethnic minority psychology
A1  - Ogan, Matthew A.
A1  - Monk, J. Kale
A1  - Killoren, Sarah
A1  - Rivero, Avelina
A1  - Colaner, Colleen
A1  - Carlos Chavez, Fiorella L.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1099-9809
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000567
ID  - ref1
ER  -