Racial/ethnic discrimination experiences and emotional well-being outcomes among Hispanic/Latinx college students

Racial discrimination is linked with unfavorable mental health outcomes among racial/ethnic minority college students. <b>Objective/Participants.</b> This study examines associations between racial/ethnic discrimination experiences and emotional well-being and potential protective factors among a sample of Hispanic/Latinx college students (<i>N</i> = 1,567, ages 19-22; 73.8% female). <b>Methods.</b> Secondary data analysis was utilized to examine experiences of discrimination based on race/ethnicity, well-being outcomes, and protective factors. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess the impact of experiencing racial/ethnic discrimination on the well-being outcomes. <b>Results.</b> Hispanic/Latinx students reported racial/ethnic discrimination experiences that were associated with poorer well-being outcomes; protective factors such as social support and belonging were associated with well-being. <b>Conclusion.</b> These outcomes highlight the need to continue efforts to address racial/ethnic discrimination experiences for Hispanic/Latinx students and to develop and integrate prevention and treatment interventions in colleges to improve services and mitigate the negative impact on student well-being.