Asian American Journal of Psychology, Vol 16(3), Sep 2025, 203-212; doi:10.1037/aap0000375
Guided by the dual-factor model of mental health, this study aims to better understand the mental health challenges of Chinese American adolescents. With a sample of 206 Chinese American adolescents, a latent profile analysis was conducted by using both psychopathological symptoms and subjective well-being as indicators. Four latent profiles that are consistent with the dual-factor model were identified: complete, symptomatic-but-content, vulnerable, and troubled profiles. The complete mental health profile showed the most positive ethnic identity, the highest social–emotional competencies and academic engagement, and the least frequent peer victimization among all profiles. Students in the vulnerable profile had the most negative ethnic identity and the lowest social–emotional competencies. Students in the symptomatic-but-content profile reported the most frequent peer victimization, and those in the troubled profile showed the lowest academic engagement. Theoretical and practical implications for Chinese American adolescents’ mental health support are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)