Cultural pride at home helps Asian American men fight internalized racism, study finds

Nearly 70% of the study’s participants were second-generation, suggesting that the findings are especially relevant to those navigating both American and heritage cultures.

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Asian American men who received more heritage culture messaging from their parents reported lower levels of internalized racism and greater pride in their physical appearance, according to a new study published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology.

Key findings

The study, led by Brian TaeHyuk Keum, acting associate…