Racial Microagression, Overt Discrimination and Distress: (In) Direct Associations with Psychological Adjustment

The author examines the associations between psychological adjustment, microaggression and overt discrimination. While controlling for overt discrimination and neuroticism, the author examines the impact of microaggressions on African American, Asian American and Latinx American college students and the impact on their psychological adjustment, negative affect, alcohol consumption and drinking problems. Limitations of the study and implications for future practice, advocacy, education, training and research are also discussed.

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• Describe the difference between microaggressions and overt discrimination.
• Discuss how microaggressions can impact psychological adjustment, negative affect, alcohol consumption and drinking problems.
• Describe the findings of the study across three primary racial/ethnic groups: African Americans, Latinx and Asian American racial groups.
• Apply the findings and understand the implications for practice, advocacy, education, training and research.

P. Priscilla Lui, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

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