Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators

Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators

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Main Author: Miller-Roenigk, Brittany D.
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Psychology
Multiracial
Biracial
Substance Misuse
Ethnic Identity
Perceived Discrimination
Self-Esteem
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1592134354053732
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin15921343540537322021-08-03T07:15:21Z Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators Miller-Roenigk, Brittany D. Psychology Multiracial Biracial Substance Misuse Ethnic Identity Perceived Discrimination Self-Esteem People with mixed racial heritage are projected to be the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, more than tripling in size in the next four decades (U.S. Census Bureau, 2015). The term biracial includes individuals identifying as two races. Researchers often view biracials as uniform and fail to explore the various cultural identifications and potentially unique outcomes independently. Marginality Theory (Park, 1928; Stonequist, 1937), suggests that biracials may experience heightened conflict with their racial/ethnic identity due to having to negotiate between two distinct cultures. Research has established that ethnic identity is associated with self-esteem and perceived discrimination, and all are known associates of marijuana use and alcohol use/misuse among bi- and multiracials, and these relationships are sometimes stronger among multiracials than monoracials (Choi et al., 2006; Fisher et al., 2017; Mossakowski, 2003). However, prior research is often conducted among youth, aggregated multiracial, or monoracial samples. Given the changing population forecast, the alarming rates of substance abuse, and health disparities among people of color (Le Cook & Alegria, 2011), it is essential to extend substance use/misuse research investigations to specific groups, such as Black-White biracials. The present study examined the direct and total effects of ethnic identity on marijuana use and alcohol use/misuse, as well as self-esteem and perceived discrimination as mediators to this relationship among a sample of self-identified Black-White biracial adults (n = 195) using a 46-item self-report survey administered online via MTurk. Results revealed that ethnic identity did not predict marijuana use or alcohol use/misuse; increased ethnic identity predicted increases in self-esteem and perceived discrimination; and perceived discrimination significantly mediated the relationship between ethnic identity and marijuana and alcohol use/misuse. Implications of this research and future research directions were discussed. 2020-10-22 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1592134354053732 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1592134354053732 restricted--full text unavailable until 2022-10-22 This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Psychology
Multiracial
Biracial
Substance Misuse
Ethnic Identity
Perceived Discrimination
Self-Esteem
spellingShingle Psychology
Multiracial
Biracial
Substance Misuse
Ethnic Identity
Perceived Discrimination
Self-Esteem
Miller-Roenigk, Brittany D.
Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
author Miller-Roenigk, Brittany D.
author_facet Miller-Roenigk, Brittany D.
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title Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
title_short Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
title_full Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
title_fullStr Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
title_full_unstemmed Ethnic Identity and Substance Misuse among Black-White Biracial Adults: Exploring Psychosocial Mediators
title_sort ethnic identity and substance misuse among black-white biracial adults: exploring psychosocial mediators
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