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COVID-19-Related Racial Discrimination during Lockdown and Its Impact on Asian American Women

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: During the lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American (AA) women have experienced a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes and racial discrimination, and a majority of studies have quantitatively shown the negative impact of these incidents on Asian Americans' well-being. Our research expands on the existing literature by qualitatively investigating types of COVID-19-related racial discrimination during lockdown and its impacts on changes in emotions, behaviors, well-being, and racial identity development among AA women. This study covered two timepoints (December 2019 to May 2020) and the data were collected using an open-ended survey with 40 AA women. Thematic analysis identified core themes related to types of racial discrimination, emotional and behavioral changes, and racial identity status that emerged due to COVID-19-related racial discrimination experiences. The findings shed light on the long-lasting impacts of racial discrimination on AA women's overall well-being and dynamic development of racial identity. Altogether, our findings underscore the need for systematic forms of advocacy to combat anti-Asian racism and call for solidarity for AA women's well-being.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20166546

Authors: Mina Lee, In Young Park, Michael Park, Phuong Khanh Tran, Yvette C. Cozier, Hyeouk Chris Hahm

Institutions: Binghamton University, Boston College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Boston University

Language: English

Topic: Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,780