In this study the relationship between migration background, experiencing discrimination and self-worth is examined. The study investigated the mediating role of experiencing discrimination in the...Show moreIn this study the relationship between migration background, experiencing discrimination and self-worth is examined. The study investigated the mediating role of experiencing discrimination in the relationship between having a migration background and self-worth. One hundred males between the ages of 13 and 20 years old completed several self-report scales including the Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSE; Rosenberg, 1965). To determine the migration background, the participants could indicate where they and their parents were born. A mediation analysis was performed, using the bootstrap method in PROCESS by Preacher and Hayes (2004). Results showed a significant association between migration background and discrimination. Participants with a migration background experience more discrimination. No significant associations were found between discrimination and self-worth, or between migration background and self-worth. For future research, it is recommended to use a sample that is representative of the different migrant groups in the Netherlands. Future research could also focus on second-generation migrants only, to examine if that leads to a different outcome in correlations.Show less
