Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls

Ijeoma Opara; Ashley V. Hill; Amanda Calhoun; Marline Francois; Courtnae Alves; Pauline Garcia-Reid; Robert J. Reid

doi:10.1080/15332640.2021.1975007

Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls

Ijeoma Opara, Ashley V. Hill, Amanda Calhoun, Marline Francois, Courtnae Alves, Pauline Garcia-Reid, Robert J. Reid

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While Black girls have lower rates of drug use, they face worse health and wellbeing consequences associated with drug use. Understanding which strengths-based factors serve as buffers to limit adverse outcomes related to drug use among Black girls is essential for prevention. This study investigated the mediating role of sociopolitical control on drug use among Black girls (n = 340). Using path analysis, models were tested to include the variables of interest. Sociopolitical control (e.g. leadership competency and policy control) significantly mediated the relationship between ethnic identity and social support on drug use. Implications from this study may consider bolstering empowerment-based strategies in drug use prevention for Black girls.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	606-625
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2021.1975007
State	Published - 2023

Keywords

Black girls
drug use
empowerment
ethnic identity
sociopolitical control

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