Psychosocial Stressors Latinas Face in Education (87644)
Saturday, 4 January 2025 17:00
Session: Poster Session 1
Room: 3F Hallway
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Over the past two decades, extensive research has investigated the relationships between collective identities and various aspects of psychological functioning, including self-esteem, psychosocial development, self-actualization, and the utilization of psychological defenses. Despite this, a significant gap persists in the literature concerning the influence of racial-cultural and gender identities on psychological functioning and the experience of sexism, particularly among women of color. This study examines the mediating effects of racial-cultural identity and gender identity on the relationship between sexism and psychological distress. The sample comprised 196 Latina college students who completed the Schedule of Sexist Events, the Visible Racial Identity Attitude Scale for Hispanics, the Womanist Identity Attitude Scale, the Brief Symptom Inventory, and a demographic questionnaire. Separate analyses revealed that both racial-cultural and gender identities partially mediated the relationship between sexism and psychological distress. These findings underscore the imperative for counselors to deepen their understanding of Latina university students and to develop strategies to enhance their cultural competence in providing support. A more nuanced comprehension of the psychological distress experienced by Latina college students holds significant clinical implications for graduate-level counseling trainees and current and future counselor educators. Enhanced understanding of these students' experiences will enable counseling professionals to provide more tailored and culturally competent wellness services. This study contributes to the existing body of literature by addressing the critical need for culturally competent counseling practices and underscores the importance of integrating racial-cultural and gender identity considerations into therapeutic interventions.
Authors:
Orsolya Varkonyi, Molloy University and Columbia University, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Varkonyi currently serves as the Legislative and Public Policy Chair of ACA New York and is a full professor at Molloy University. Her research focuses on the wellness experiences of immigrant community college learners.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-orsolya-varkonyi-phd-837663298
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