Do Ethnic-Racial Identity Dimensions Moderate the Relations of Outgroup Discrimination and Ingroup Marginalization to Self-esteem in Black and Latinx Undergraduates?

Abstract Guided by social identity and intergroup theory, we tested how two facets of ethnic-racial identity—felt typicality (perceived similarity to other ingroup members) ties (felt closeness members)—potentially buffer the negative effects outgroup discrimination marginalization on self-esteem. Participants included 407 Latinx (65%) Black (35%) undergraduates ( M age = 24.72 years, 79% women, 21% men) who completed an online survey. Our analyses yielded three key findings. First, both predicted lower self-esteem; however, this association was significantly stronger with than discrimination. Second, between self-esteem reduced when variables were controlled. Felt additionally moderated self-esteem—whereby individuals felt higher typicality. findings expand understanding impact from those within outside one’s group, respectively. We also discuss differing roles experiencing marginalization.