@article{f43758972c134263a2969232d63c6f96,
title = "Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls",
abstract = "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.",
keywords = "Black girls, drug use, empowerment, ethnic identity, sociopolitical control",
author = "Ijeoma Opara and Hill, {Ashley V.} and Amanda Calhoun and Marline Francois and Courtnae Alves and Pauline Garcia-Reid and Reid, {Robert J.}",
note = "Funding Information: This study was supported by the Drug Free Communities Grant (DFC) Initiative (Grant #SP022-19-01), funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The first author is supported with funding from the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director (DP5OD029636) and education grant from the National Institute on Mental Health (R25-MH087217). Dr. Calhoun is funded by SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Grant administered by the American Psychiatric Association. Points of view, opinions, and conclusions in this paper do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Government. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.1080/15332640.2021.1975007",
language = "English",
journal = "Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse",
issn = "1533-2640",
publisher = "Routledge",
}
