Anti-Asian American Discrimination and COVID-19 Living With Fear
Previous research has demonstrated the deleterious effects of discrimination on health and well-being, as well as how these incidents maintain and/or increase inequalities and disparities for marginalized groups. The COVID-19 pandemic and media scapegoating of Asian Americans have been linked to inc...
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| Published in: | International perspectives in psychology : research, practice, consultation Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 206 - 213 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hogrefe Publishing
01-01-2022
Educational Publishing Foundation |
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| Summary: | Previous research has demonstrated the deleterious effects
of discrimination on health and well-being, as well as how these incidents
maintain and/or increase inequalities and disparities for marginalized groups.
The COVID-19 pandemic and media scapegoating of Asian Americans have been linked
to increases in hate crimes and other discriminatory incidents. As such, it is
important to uncover the lived experiences of Asian Americans, in the context of
a global crisis, to inform recommendations related to the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 10 prioritizing health and equality
(United Nations, 2015).
The current study advances existing research by investigating the qualitative
impact of postpandemic discrimination experienced by Asian American young adults
from immigrant households. Analysis revealed several main themes expressed by
participants such as a distinct difference in the lived experience of hostility,
xenophobia, racism, and discrimination pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 and the
mental and physical health effects of discrimination-related stress, anxiety,
and hypervigilance. Analysis also highlighted recommendations from participants
for community support and resources. These findings align with emerging evidence
demonstrating an increase in quantity and severity of discriminatory experiences
among Asian Americans since the pandemic, as well as document the impact of
these experiences on a sample of Asian Americans living through this
unprecedented international event. Findings may inform interventions, programs,
and policies to better serve Asian Americans, as well as directly and indirectly
contribute to UN SDG 3 and SDG 10.
Impact and Implications
UN Sustainability Goal 3 and Goal 10 seek to ensure equality and health for all.
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the health and wellness of those
living in the United States by establishing two pandemics: the virus and a
visible and violent increase in discrimination toward Asian Americans. This
article describes the experiences of Asian Americans living through these dual
pandemics and supplies suggestions on supporting the needs of Asian Americans to
continue work toward SDG 3 and SDG 10. |
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| ISSN: | 2157-3883 2157-3891 |
| DOI: | 10.1027/2157-3891/a000048 |