Contemporary biological and theoretical frameworks have largely overlooked the specific contextual and biological factors affecting ethnic-racial minority youth's responses to sociocultural stressors.
The article introduces a new multisystem model that illustrates how various levels and systems both within and outside youth influence their adaptation to sociocultural challenges, backed by empirical evidence.
This model aims to enhance research and psychosocial interventions by focusing on the unique experiences and coping mechanisms of ethnic and racial minority youth, while also providing guidance for future studies in developmental psychopathology.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. youth faced various stressors that affected their schooling experiences, social relationships, family dynamics, and communities.