How multicultural identity affects Native students' well‑being and staying in biomedical careers
The Role of Multicultural Identity Integration on Well-being and Biomedical Science Pathway Persistence
This project looks at how Native students' cultural identities relate to their mental health and whether they keep pursuing biomedical science careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11259558 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to share experiences about your cultural identity, mental health, and life in STEM through surveys and interviews so the team can learn what helps Native students feel integrated and supported. The researchers focus on strengths and positive factors that encourage persistence rather than only documenting barriers. They will combine personal stories and survey data to identify patterns linked to staying in biomedical pathways. Findings may be used to design supports and programs that better help Native students succeed in biomedical fields.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students who are interested in or enrolled in STEM/biomedical education programs are the best fit for participation.
Not a fit: People who are not Native or not pursuing STEM/biomedical education are unlikely to get direct benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better programs and supports that improve well‑being and help more Native students continue into biomedical careers.
How similar studies have performed: Most prior work has been qualitative and focused on barriers, so testing a strengths‑based approach to promote persistence is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hosoda, Kelsea Kanohokuahiwi — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Hosoda, Kelsea Kanohokuahiwi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.