Unpacking Racism-Related Stress Among Asian American Educators: A Mixed-Methods Approach

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Abstract

This mixed-methods study investigated the racism-related stress experienced by Asian American educators amidst increasing anti-Asian discrimination. We validated scores of a revised Asian American Racism-Related Stress Inventory (AARRSI) among 256 Asian American educators. Confirmatory factor analyses supported a second-order model, positing racism-related stress as a higher-order factor composed of three first-order factors: socio-historical, general, and perpetual foreigner racism-related stress. Concurrent validity was evaluated by examining correlations between racism-related stress and indicators of educator well-being. Additionally, thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 21 Asian American educators revealed themes of racialized experiences and stressors. These findings highlight the profound impact of racism and the distinct challenges faced by Asian American educators in the context of rising anti-Asian hate.

Authors

• Quennie Dong, University of California - Berkeley

• Chunyan Yang, University of Maryland