Testing three explanations for stigmatization of people of Asian descent during COVID-19: maladaptive coping, biased media use, or racial prejudice?
Ethn Health
; 26(1): 94-109, 2021 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1116601
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate factors associated with the stigmatization of people of Asian descent during COVID-19 in the United States and factors that can mitigate or prevent stigmatization.DESIGN:
A national sample survey of adults (N = 842) was conducted online between May 11 and May 19, 2020. Outcome variables were two dimensions of stigmatization, responsibility and persons as risk. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed.RESULTS:
Racial prejudice, maladaptive coping, and biased media use each explained stigmatization. Racial prejudice, comprising stereotypical beliefs and emotion toward Asian Americans, was a stronger predictor of stigmatization than maladaptive coping or biased media use. Fear concerning the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the use of social media and partisan cable TV also predicted stigmatization. Low self-efficacy in dealing with COVID-19, when associated with high estimated harm of COVID-19, increased stigmatization. High perceived institutional efficacy in the handling of COVID-19 increased stigmatization when linked to high estimated harm of COVID-19. On the other hand, high perceived collective efficacy in coping with COVID-19 was associated with low stigmatization. More indirect contacts with Asians via the media predicted less stigmatization.CONCLUSIONS:
Efforts to reduce stigmatization should address racial stereotypes and emotions, maladaptive coping, and biased media use by providing education and resources to the public. Fostering collective efficacy and media-based contacts with Asian Americans can facilitate these efforts.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stereotyping
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Asian
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Social Media
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Racism
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Ethn Health
Journal subject:
Social Sciences
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Public Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
13557858.2020.1830035
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