For teens whose ethnic heritages differ from the dominant culture, developing a positive ethnic identity is generally correlated to __________ self-esteem and _________ mental health.

A positive ethnic identity is generally associated with stronger well-being for teens whose heritage differs from the dominant culture. It tends to correlate with higher self-esteem and better mental health, so the best answer is “higher . . . better.”

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