Intersectionality Research Within Latinx Mental Health: Conceptual and Methodological Considerations
Intersectionality considers the meaning and consequences associated with multiple identities along interlocking systems of disadvantage and inequality (Cole, 2009; Crenshaw, 1991). In recent years, there has been increasing attention on examining the mental health outcomes associated with membership...
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| Published in: | Journal of Latina/o Psychology 2018-11, Vol.6 (4), p.304-317 |
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| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | Intersectionality considers the meaning and consequences associated with multiple identities along interlocking systems of disadvantage and inequality (Cole, 2009; Crenshaw, 1991). In recent years, there has been increasing attention on examining the mental health outcomes associated with membership in multiple marginalized groups. Unfortunately, intersectionality research examining the unique experiences of Latinx groups remains scarce. The current article reviews theoretical and methodological considerations regarding intersectionality research within Latinx mental health. From a theoretical perspective, intersectionality brings a series of questions regarding the epistemological approaches to studying psychological phenomena. This, in turn, influences the methodological strategies used to examine these processes. The discussion advances the ongoing discourse regarding the benefits and limitations of integrating intersectionality within research that provides further insight into our Latinx communities.
Public Significance Statement
As the Latinx population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is important to examine the consequences associated with multiple identities and interlocking systems of inequality. This intersectionality framework has the potential to advance our understanding of Latinx mental health but several theoretical, methodological, and statistical issues must be considered.
La interseccionalidad considera el significado y las consecuencias asociadas con múltiples identidades a lo largo de sistemas de desventaja y desigualdad entrelazados (Cole, 2009; Crenshaw, 1991). En los últimos años, la investigación de interseccionalidad ha ganado una mayor atención para examinar los resultados de salud mental asociados con la membresía en múltiples grupos desfavorecidos. Desafortunadamente, la investigación de interseccionalidad que examina las experiencias únicas de los grupos Latinx sigue siendo escasa. El manuscrito actual revisa las consideraciones teóricas y metodológicas sobre la investigación de interseccionalidad dentro de la salud mental de Latinx. Desde una perspectiva teórica, la interseccionalidad trae una serie de preguntas con respecto a los enfoques epistemológicos para estudiar los fenómenos psicológicos. Esto, a su vez, influye en las estrategias metodológicas utilizadas para examinar estos procesos. La discusión busca avanzar en el discurso en curso sobre los beneficios y las limitaciones para integrar la interseccionalidad dentro |
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| ISSN: | 2168-1678 2578-8086 2168-1678 2578-8094 |