Journal of Latinx Psychology, Vol 13(2), May 2025, 99-116; doi:10.1037/lat0000262
The purpose of the present study was to explore the relations among multiracial microaggressions, skin color, and psychological distress with a sample of Latine/White multiethnic individuals. Utilizing a resilience lens, potential protective factors (i.e., self-esteem, multiracial pride) were explored as moderators in the aforementioned relations. A total of 304 Latine/White multiethnic individuals, primarily of Mexican descent, participated in the present study. Findings indicated that multiracial microaggressions and multiracial pride significantly positively predicted psychological distress, whereas self-esteem significantly negatively predicted psychological distress; skin color was not significantly related to psychological distress and did not moderate any associations. Self-esteem buffered the positive relation between multiracial microaggressions and psychological distress, while multiracial pride demonstrated an exacerbating effect on the significant relation. The findings of this study provide important clinical implications for providers working with Latine/White multiethnic individuals, as well as highlight some of the unique strengths and challenges faced by this community. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)