This is a brief presentation highlighting the research of Dr. Schmitt of Simon Fraser University and Dr. Remedios of Tufts University.

1. Experts on Multiracial
Psychology
Teresa Collins

2. Why the Topic?
I have always been interested in the effects of a racially divided society on the
lives of several groups of people. There is quite a bit of research on the effects
of racial discrimination on specific ethnic groups, but research on multiracial
people is lacking. I would like to see from the perspective of an
underrepresented group of people.

3. Bring in the Experts!
Michael T. Schmitt, Ph.D Jessica D. Remedios, Ph.D

4. Credentials
Michael T. Schmitt, Ph.D
 Associate Professor / Area
Coordinator – Social in the
Department of Psychology at Simon
Fraser University
Jessica D. Remedios, Ph.D
 Assistant Professor of Psychology at
Tufts University.

5. Background
Michael T. Schmitt, Ph.D.
Dr. Schmitt is an associate professor
and researcher at Simon Fraser
University. He has worked extensively
with intergroup relations, collective
identity, responses to social inequality,
coping with discrimination, and, more
recently, environmental sustainability.
The bulk of his research examines
prejudice and its psycho-social effects
in terms of gender and race.
Jessica D. Remedios, Ph.D.
 Dr. Remedios is a researcher and
assistant professor at Tufts
University of Toronto. Her research
dissects the impact of stereotypes
on specific groups of people. She is
interested in how stigmatized
people are perceived by others and
how they see themselves.

6. Research
Dr. Schmitt, in his article titled
“Perceived Discrimination, Group
Identification, and Life Satisfaction
Among Multiracial People: A Test of
the Rejection-identification Model”,
argues that multiracial people, like
other racial minorities, face a high
degree of racial discrimination. His
research shows that perceived
discrimination and life satisfaction are
negatively correlated. Dr. Schmitt and
his team have found that multiracial
people are inclined to identify with
and find solace in fellow multiracial
people.
Dr. Remedios, in her article titled
“Finally, Someone Who “Gets” Me!
Multiracial People Value Others„
Accuracy About Their Race”, argues
that multiracial people value other
people‟s accuracy about their racial
background. Her research shows that
multiracial people consider their race
an integral part of their identity.
Results also show that multiracial
people are more likely to maintain
interaction with fellow multiracial
people.

7. Explanation and Discussion
Both Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Remedios agree that multiracial people experience a
degree of racial discrimination. Their research shows that multiracial people
consider their cultural background an integral part of their identity. Finally, the
two experts have found that multiracial people are more likely to interact with
fellow multiracial people.

8. Reference
Giamo, L. S., Schmitt, M. T., & Outten, H. (2012). Perceived Discrimination,
Group Identification, and Life Satisfaction Among Multiracial People: A Test
of the Rejection-identification Model. Cultural Diversity And Ethnic Minority
Psychology, 18(4), 319-328.
Photograph of Dr. Remedios. Retrieved on Sept, 19, 2013, from:
http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/peopleRemedios.htm
Photograph of Dr. Schmitt. Retrieved on Sept, 19, 2013, from:
http://www.psyc.sfu.ca/people/index.php?topic=finf&id=99
Remedios, J. D., & Chasteen, A. L. (2013). Finally, Someone Who “Gets”
Me! Multiracial People Value Others' Accuracy About Their Race. Cultural
Diversity And Ethnic Minority Psychology,