Abstract
The current study examined the longitudinal associations between family ethnic socialization and youths' ethnic identity among a sample of Mexican-origin youth (N = 178, Mage = 18.17, SD =.46). Findings from multiple-group cross lagged panel models over a 2-year period indicated that for U.S.-born youth with immigrant parents, the process appeared to be family driven: Youths' perceptions of family ethnic socialization in late adolescence were associated with significantly greater ethnic identity exploration and resolution in emerging adulthood, while youths' ethnic identity during late adolescence did not significantly predict youths' future perceptions of family ethnic socialization. Conversely, for U.S.-born youth with U.S. born parents, youths' ethnic identity significantly predicted their future perceptions of family ethnic socialization but perceptions of family ethnic socialization did not predict future levels of youths' ethnic identity, suggesting a youth-driven process. Findings were consistent for males and femalse.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-146 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Family Psychology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Emerging adults
- Ethnic identity
- Family socialization
- Latino
- Mexican
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology