Bicultural identity integration and psychological well-being among Arab Americans: the mediating role of cultural harmony and conflict

This study examines the association between bicultural identity integration and psychological well-being among Arab Americans, focusing on the mediating roles of cultural harmony and cultural conflict in the context of perceived everyday discrimination. Based on a survey of 411 adults, the findings indicate that perceived discrimination is negatively associated with psychological well-being both directly and indirectly. Cultural harmony emerged as a significant mediating pathway, whereas cultural conflict was negatively associated with well-being but did not significantly mediate the discrimination–well-being relationship. Demographic factors, including age, gender, nativity, and generational status, were also associated with key study outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of culturally competent and anti-racist mental health and social work interventions that support bicultural identity integration and resilience among Arab Americans.