Experiences of discrimination, sociocultural connection, and psychosocial well-being in a nationally representative sample of refugees in the United States.

= 39.3; 41% female; 38% Black, 26% Asian, 20% White, 10% Middle Eastern, 6% Hispanic, 1% other race/ethnicity) surveyed within their first 5 years of U.S. resettlement in 2020-2022. Survey-weighted regression models with robust standard errors were used to examine associations between discrimination, sociocultural connection, and well-being. Results showed that more frequent discrimination was consistently associated with poorer well-being across all domains. Sociocultural connections were positively linked to well-being and could, in some cases, buffer against the effects of discrimination. Specifically, religious participation was associated with fewer depressive feelings but lower self-rated physical health. Socializing with culturally similar neighbors or friends was linked to greater belonging and fewer depressive feelings. Living in a culturally similar neighborhood was associated with better self-rated health, increased safety and belonging, and reduced depressive feelings. Additionally, living in a culturally similar neighborhood weakened the negative association between discrimination and belonging. Experiences of discrimination were more commonly reported by Middle Eastern and Hispanic refugees, those with higher education, and individuals experiencing financial instability. These findings underscore the dual role of risk and resilience factors in shaping refugee adjustment and highlight the importance of community-centered interventions. Reducing discrimination while fostering culturally supportive environments may promote more equitable integration trajectories for refugees in the United States. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).