The sum of all parts: A multi-level exploration of racial and ethnic identity formation during emerging adulthood.

ABSTRACT: According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the multiracial population measured at 33.8 million, nearly a 300% increase from the 2010 U.S. Census. The significant increase is due in part to improvements in measures to categorize this population. However, there is a dearth of research on the factors and processes that affect multiracial identity formation. The researchers investigated the precipitating factors to the formation of multiracial identification. Participants were recruited through social media campaigns. Hour-long in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 participants via Zoom, following an interview guide consisting of 9 categories: racial and ethnic identification, childhood and upbringing, family influence, peer engagement, health and wellbeing, experiences of discrimination, forming

SUBMITTER: Grilo SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10081756 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature