Date of Award

Fall 9-5-2025

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Counseling and Human Services

First Advisor

Eunju Yoon

Abstract

This dissertation examines the role of resilience factors in moderating the effects of acculturative stress on the well-being of queer Asian Americans. A total of 181 survey responses were collected from queer-identified Asian Americans over the age of 18 residing in the United States. Using hierarchical multiple regression analysis, this study explores three models incorporating two identity resilience factors (ethnic identity salience and queer identity salience), two community resilience factors (ethnic community support and queer community support), and two intersectional resilience factors (queer Asian identity salience and queer Asian community support). Well-being was assessed through life satisfaction, negative affect, and positive affect. Findings indicate that intersectional identity salience significantly moderates the relationship between acculturative stress and life satisfaction, with higher acculturative stress correlating with lower life satisfaction among those with strong intersectional identity salience. Additionally, several significant main effects were identified and discussed. This study provides extensive implications for research, clinical practice, community engagement, education, and advocacy.

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