Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Psychological Well-Being: Mediated by Resilience and Moderated By Mindfulness

Abstract

This study delves into the impact of perceived discrimination on psychological well-being, with resilience as a mediator and mindfulness as a moderator, among university students. A sample of 300 students aged 18–30 was enrolled, with data compiled making use of the Brief Resilience Scale, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale, and Perceived Discrimination Scale. The discoveries unveiled considerable negative association between perceived discrimination and psychological well-being. Resilience partially mediated this relationship pointing out its contribution in alleviating the detrimental consequences of discrimination by refining emotional well-being and resilience tactics. As well, mindfulness moderates the relationship by mitigating the negative ramification of perceived discrimination on well-being illustrating its defensive capability. These discoveries underscore the central role of resilience-building and mindfulness-based interventions in advancing psychological well-being in young adults confronted with discrimination.