What is it about?
Ethnic/racial identity development can be a particularly complex process for Filipina/x/o American youth. Thus, it is important for research to accurately capture the nuance in identity development for this demographic, who represent the third-most prevalent Asian American ethnic group. We reviewed prior research to identify strengths and gaps in the measurement of Filipina/x/o American ethnic/racial identity.
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Why is it important?
Findings suggest that prior research on Filipina/x/o American ethnic/racial identity has focused predominantly on middle adolescents (15-16 years old), in major cities like California and Hawaii, using developmental measures that only capture ethnic identity. We propose recommendations for future research on Filipina/x/o American ethnic/racial identity, which can not only strengthen the findings for this demographic, but also help inform the development of more tailored identity-based interventions and programs.
Perspectives
As a Filipino American myself, this article marks a huge milestone for me. I hope that this article helps readers appreciate the intricate and diverse nature of identity development, as well as critically examine our psychological measures. Above all, I hope this article can help pave the way for more research on Filipina/x/o Americans, as well as other ethnic groups that are disproportionately underrepresented in the identity literature.
Kyle Lorenzo
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This page is a summary of: Filipina/x/o American ethnic/racial identity among adolescents and young adults: An integrated review of the literature., Asian American Journal of Psychology, October 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/aap0000354.
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