Understanding how Asian American parents and youth respond to racial discrimination
Responses to Racial Discrimination in Asian American Parents and Youth
This study is looking at how Chinese American parents and their teenage kids talk about and deal with experiences of racial discrimination, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to better understand their feelings and conversations about these important issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676900 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of Chinese American parents and their adolescent children in recognizing and responding to incidents of racial discrimination. By conducting surveys and virtual videotaped observations in their homes, the study aims to explore how these families perceive and discuss racial bias, particularly in the context of increased discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will involve 116 parent-child dyads, focusing on their conversations about hypothetical scenarios involving racial bias and their emotional responses to such incidents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Chinese American families with adolescents aged 16-18 who have experienced or witnessed racial discrimination.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Asian American or do not have adolescents in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health resources and support strategies for Asian American families facing racial discrimination.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on racial discrimination and mental health, this specific focus on Asian American families and their responses is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Cindy H — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Liu, Cindy H
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.