Ethnic disparities in childhood cancer survivor (CCS) mental health have been identified, although prior survivorship research has focused predominantly on non-Hispanic/Latinx (H/L) white survivors. This study examined the association of acculturation with depressive symptoms and wellbeing among 582 young adult H/L CCS recruited to a population-based study of CCS in Southern California. In multivariable regression models adjusted for covariates, greater identification with both the Hispanic and Anglo cultures was positively associated with wellbeing ( = 0.007 and  < 0.0001, respectively), and Hispanic cultural identification was associated with fewer depressive symptoms ( = 0.04). Greater understanding of unique protective factors among minority CCS may inform tailored interventions promoting mental health.

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