Understanding the role of the ethnic density effect: Issues of acculturation, discrimination, and social support.

摘要: Ecological factors in psychological acculturation research are often neglected, although recent work suggests that context and may interact predicting adaptation outcomes. The ethnic density effect–the protective effect related to a greater proportion of people from the same group living particular neighborhood–might be one such ecological candidate. current study integrates these constructs by unpacking perceived examining how it is diverse sample (N = 146) immigrant students Montreal, Canada. It was found negative relation between depression mediated discrimination but not social support. Furthermore, crossover interaction indicated heritage against for those residing ethnically concentrated neighborhoods sparse neighborhoods. This strongly supports an ecology-acculturation fit, highlighting need contextualize research.