Impact of Identity Invalidation for Black Multiracial People: The Importance of Race of Perpetrator

Multiracial people report repeated experiences of racial identity invalidation, in which their racial identity is rejected by others. The current study examined whether the race of the perpetrator of these invalidating experiences matters in determining the impact of invalidation. A sample of 221 Black Multiracial people was recruited to take an online survey investigating their experiences of identity invalidation, levels of cultural homelessness, and challenges with racial identity. Participants reported that Black people invalidated their racial identity the most and they were most hurt by invalidation perpetrated by Black people. Lastly, those whose experiences of identity invalidation were mostly perpetrated by Black people, as opposed to other racial groups, were more likely to exhibit racial homelessness and challenges with racial identity. Results highlight the importance of racial identity affirmation by the Black community for Black Multiracial individuals

Biracial Group Membership Scale

With individuals of mixed African heritage increasingly identifying as Biracial, it is important to determine whether Black people continue to perceive Biracial people as members of their community. The status of Biracial individuals within the Black community has implications for the political power of the Black community and also for Biracial individuals’ racial identity development and well-being. Thus, the purpose of this study was to create a psychometrically sound measure to assess the degree to which Black people accept Biracial people as members of the Black community: the Biracial Group Membership Scale. Factor analyses were conducted with 328 Black adults. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors: Rejection of Biracial People and Forced Black Identity. A confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the initial factor structure. The scale related to the Attitudes Toward Multiracial Children Scale, essentialism, and items assessing interactions with Biracial individuals. Limitations, suggestions for future research, and implications are discussed

Racial Identity Invalidation With Multiracial Individuals: An Instrument Development Study

Objectives. Racial identity invalidation, others’ denial of an individual’s racial identity, is a salient racial stressor with harmful effects on the mental health and well-being of Multiracial individuals. The purpose of this study was to create a psychometrically sound measure to assess racial identity invalidation for use with Multiracial individuals (N = 497). Methods. The present sample was mostly female (75%) with a mean age of 26.52 years (SD = 9.60). The most common racial backgrounds represented were Asian/White (33.4%) and Black/White (23.7%). Participants completed several online measures via Qualtrics. Results. Exploratory factor analyses revealed three Racial Identity Invalidation factors: Behavior Invalidation, Phenotype Invalidation, and Identity Incongruent Discrimination. A confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the initial factor structure. Alternative model testing indicated that the bifactor model was superior to the three-factor model. Thus, a total score and/or three subscale scores can be used when administering this instrument. Support was found for the reliability and validity of the total scale and subscales. In line with the Minority Stress theory, challenges with racial identity mediated relationships between racial identity invalidation and mental health and well-being outcomes. Conclusions. Our findings highlight the different dimensions of racial identity invalidation and indicate their negative associations with connectedness and psychological well-bein

Riesgos psicosociales de hombres y mujeres en el trabajo: ¿Una cuestión de diferencias?

La investigación sobre qué factores de riesgo psicosocial en el ámbito laboral influyen en el bienestar y salud psicosocial de los trabajadores es bastante abundante. Una cuestión más novedosa y emergente es el potencial efecto del sexo en la percepción de esos riesgos así como en el efecto diferencial de esos riesgos para hombres y mujeres. Estudios recientes vienen a mostrar la importancia de considerar el sexo de las personas trabajadoras en la evaluación e intervención en factores psicosociales en el trabajo, cuestión que avala también la Ley de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales. En este artículo se analiza la influencia del sexo (hombres versus mujeres) en dicha salud psicosocial. El estudio abarca desde el marco normativo que exige una diferenciación por sexo en la evaluación e intervención en riesgos laborales psicosociales, hasta la justificación empírica de esta necesidad

Forbidden Identities: A Qualitative Examination of Racial Identity Invalidation for Black/White Biracial Individuals

This qualitative study examined instances of racial identity invalidation among 49 Black/White Biracial individuals. Transcriptions of participants discussing their most stressful experience of invalidation were coded for themes using content analysis. Themes that emerged provided a rich description of Biracial participants’ perceptions of why invalidation occurs and why perpetrators invalidated the individual. Also addressed are Biracial people’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions in response to the invalidation, and the effect of the invalidating experience on racial identity. Implications for research and preventive interventions are provided

Taking Racism to Heart: The Effects of Race-Related Stress on Cardiovascular Reactivity for Black/White Biracial People

This within-groups experimental study examined whether two race-related stressors--social invalidation and discrimination from family--affect cardiovascular reactivity for Black/White Biracial adults (N = 60). This study also tested whether racial centrality moderates the link between race-related stress and cardiovascular reactivity. A mixed model was used to analyze differences in cardiovascular reactivity across control and racial stressor conditions. Findings revealed that discussing experiences of discrimination from family lowered systolic blood pressure. In contrast, in the recovery period following discussion of discrimination from family, systolic blood pressure increased. Social invalidation did not have any effects on cardiovascular reactivity. There was not support for the moderating role of racial centrality in the relationship between racial stress and cardiovascular reactivity

SOCIAL INVALIDATION: AN INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT STUDY

Social invalidation, the denial of an individual’s racial identity, is a pervasive racial stressor with harmful effects on the mental health and well-being of Multiracial individuals; however, a sufficient measure of this construct has yet to developed. The purpose of this study was to create a psychometrically sound measure to assess social invalidation for use with Multiracial individuals. Four studies were conducted to assess the measure’s psychometric properties with a total of 497 Multiracial adults. Exploratory factor analysis revealed four Social Invalidation factors: Identity Rejection, Phenotype Invalidation, Behavior Invalidation, and Identity Incongruent Discrimination. A confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the initial factor structure. The validity and reliability of the measure, along with its limitations, suggestions for future research, and implications are discussed

Inteligência emocional e resolução de problemas sociais na adolescência

A presente investigação está inserida nos estudos que procuram compreender quais os fatores que influenciam a Inteligência Emocional (IE) e a capacidade de Resolução de Problemas Sociais na adolescência, bem como na relação que se pode estabelecer entre estas competências. Neste sentido, a investigação desenvolveu-se com os objetivos de responder a questões associadas à relação entre a IE percebida, as habilidades de IE e as habilidades de resolução de problemas sociais. A amostra é constituída por 83 adolescentes de ambos os géneros, feminino e masculino, a frequentar o 2º e o 3º ciclo do Ensino Básico, e com idades compreendidas entre os 11 e os 18 anos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Questionário Sócio-Demográfico e Educativo; Emotional quotient inventory; Multifactor Emotional Intelligence Scale; Prova Cognitiva de Inteligência Social. Os resultados obtidos permitem verificar que existem correlações positivas significativas entre algumas escalas da IE percebida e de habilidades de IE, e algumas escalas do teste de Resolução de Problemas Sociais, permitindo igualmente verificar que a IE é considerada um preditor do Índice de Resolução de Problemas (IRP).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Inteligência emocional, resolução de problemas sociais e rendimento académico

Este estudo pretende relacionar a inteligência emocional, a resolução de problemas sociais, com o rendimento académico, retenção e tipo de ensino. A amostra é constituída por 83 adolescentes de ambos os géneros, com idades entre os 11 e os 18 anos, a frequentar o 2º e 3º ciclo do Ensino Básico. Os resultados mostram que existem correlações positivas significativas com o rendimento académico, com a retenção escolar e com o tipo de ensinoThis study aims to relate emotional intelligence, social problem solving and academic achievement, retention and type of education. The sample comprise 83 adolescents of both sexes, aged between 11 and 18 years, attending the 2nd and 3rd cycles of Basic Education. The results show that there are significant positive correlations with academic achievement, school retention and type of education.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio