Perceived discrimination and contextual problems among children and adolescents in northern Chile.

ABSTRACT: Discriminatory behaviors among inter-ethnic relations in schools have long been noted and studied, but there are several correlations between discriminatory behaviors and other constructs that need further investigation. As an example, the relation between perceived discrimination and contextual problems-which include family, school and peer problems-among children and adolescents in Latin America has received little attention from previous studies. Further, the mediating role of ethnic identification and collective self-esteem in this relation also needs to be considered as they could be proven as protective factors for discriminatory behavior and its outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to, first, establish the relationship between perceived discrimination and contextual problems in int

SUBMITTER: Flores J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894936 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature