While frequently characterized as a politically disengaged "model minority," East Asian immigrants navigate unique challenges that significantly influence their political engagement, distinct from both Asian Americans and other European minority groups.

The study examines how multiple psychological factors interact to shape political participation: identity transformation during acculturation processes, emotional responses to perceived injustice (particularly anger), political efficacy beliefs at individual and collective levels, and the bidirectional relationship between well-being and activism.

Through this multidimensional framework, the research aims to understand the complex mechanisms underlying various forms of political engagement—from protests and advocacy to community organizing—within this understudied population. Findings will contribute to both psychological theory and practical applications for supporting immigrant communities' political agency amid increasing global migration and sociopolitical challenges.