The Combined Effect of Ethnic Identity Strength and Profiles on the Mental Health of Acadian University Students: A Portrait of New Brunswick’s Regions
Year:
2018
Author :
Volume and number:
, 9
Collection:
, Santé mentale des jeunes des communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire (CLOSM) au Canada : l’état des lieux
Publishing Company:
, Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities
Journal:
, Linguistic Minorities and Society
Pages :
, 143‑167
Abstract
This two‑part study aims to examine the moderating effect of ethnic identity strength on the relationship between ethnic identity profiles and mental health among Acadian university students who occupy a relative minority or majority status in the province of New Brunswick. Study 1 tested the factorial structure of an ethnic identity profile measure for Acadian students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported a three-factor model, resulting in Affirmation, Detachment and Insecurity profiles. In Study 2, results of the moderation analysis revealed that the combination of a strong ethnic identity and an Affirmation profile provides protection against mental health issues for minority-status Acadian students, but not for majority-status Acadian students. Conversely, the combinations of a strong ethnic identity with the Detachment and Insecurity profiles increased the vulnerability of minority-status Acadian students to mental health issues, but not that of majority-status students.
Theme :
AcadiaEthnic diversityEducationFrancophones Outside QuebecIdentityCultural IdentityYouthCulturel minorityLinguistic minoritiesNew BrunswickHealth and Wellness
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