Experiences of ethnic-racial discrimination, self-esteem, and subjective well-being in the Peruvian population

Introduction: Ethnic-racial discrimination can have adverse effects on the physical health and psychological wellbeing of those who experience it. Peru is a country where the perception of discrimination based on race/ethnicity is high. However, few psychological studies have addressed this issue. In this regard, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between experiences of ethnic-racial discrimination, self-esteem, and subjective wellbeing in a Peruvian sample. Material and methods: = 24.97; SD = 8.02) were included. Results: = 0.076); however, the effects were small. In addition, the model was found to be invariant across gender and age. At the descriptive level, men and younger individuals experienced greater effects. Conclusions: Experiences of ethnic and racial discrimination can lower self-esteem, but their effects are minor. Similarly, with subjective wellbeing, however, the effects are almost null. This relationship is more pronounced in males and younger individuals.