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

Author(s):  
Ijeoma Opara ◽  
Ashley V. Hill ◽  
Amanda Calhoun ◽  
Marline Francois ◽  
Courtnae Alves ◽  
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2020 ◽  
pp. 0044118X2097022
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Opara ◽  
David T. Lardier ◽  
Pauline Garcia-Reid ◽  
Robert J. Reid

Limited research has examined intrapersonal psychological empowerment (PE) among Black girls solely. This study aims to fill a gap in empowerment literature by examining the factor structure of the Sociopolitical Control Scale for Youth (SPCS-Y) among Black girls ( N = 377) between the ages of 14–17 years old. We also examine the association with ethnic identity as a conceptually related variable. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the factorial validity of the abbreviated, eight-item SPCS-Y among Black girls. Results support the two-dimensional factor structure of the abbreviated SPCS-Y among Black girls, as well as the association intrapersonal PE has with ethnic identity. Findings provide preliminary support for the empirical and theoretical relationship between intrapersonal PE and ethnic identity among Black girls.


2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramón Morell-Gomis ◽  
José A. García del Castillo ◽  
Mónica Gázquez Pertusa ◽  
Álvaro García del Castillo-López

La familia es una organización social donde los comportamientos de cada miembro tienen efectos sobre los demás. De la revisión de la literatura científica se desprende que las variables familiares que influyen en el comportamiento de consumo de drogas son la comunicación familiar, los conflictos, el apoyo social y las normas de convivencia. El objetivo del presente estudio es la construcción de un instrumento que mida estas variables en población joven en una muestra de 165 alumnos de diferentes titulaciones universitarias de Alicante. En el análisis de los ítems se llevó a cabo un juicio de expertos, modelados estructurales, análisis de fiabilidad, y correlaciones con variables criterio y consumo de drogas. El resultado final es un cuestionario compuesto de 18 reactivos que se estructuran en cinco factores: Comunicación, Apoyo Social, Conflicto, Normas y Consecuencias, con unos índices de fiabilidad y validez adecuados.  Abstract The family is a social organization where each member’s behaviors have effects on others. From the scientific reviews have been found family variables that affect behaviors as drug use, they are family communication, conflict, social support and living rules. The target of this research is focused on the construction of a test to measure these variables. The sample consists of 165 students from different university degrees in Alicante. Analyzes of the items were done through expert opinion, structural models, reliability analysis, and correlations with criterion variables and drugs use. The final result is a test composed of 18 reactants that are structured into five factors: Communication, Social Support, Conflict, Rules and Consequences, providing indices of adequate reliability and validity.


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (14) ◽  
pp. 4510-4527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqun Cao ◽  
Velmer S. Burton ◽  
Liu Liu

Relying on a national stratified random sample of Indigenous peoples aged 19 years old and above in Canada, this study investigates the correlates of illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples, paying special attention to the association between social support measures and illegal drug use. Results from multivariate logistical regression show that measures of social support, such as residential mobility, strength of ties within communities, and lack of timely counseling, are statistically significant correlates of illicit drug use. Those identifying as Christian are significantly less likely to use illegal drugs. This is the first nationwide analysis of the illicit drug usage of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The results are robust because we have controlled for a range of comorbidity variables as well as a series of sociodemographic variables. Policy implications from these findings are discussed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh X. Nguyen ◽  
Vivian F. Go ◽  
Quynh X. Bui ◽  
Bradley N. Gaynes ◽  
Brian W. Pence

Abstract Background The HIV epidemic in Vietnam has been primarily driven by injection drug use. HIV-infected people who inject drugs (PWID) in Vietnam have very high rates of mental health problems, which can accelerate progression to AIDS and increase mortality rates. No research has explored the barriers and facilitators of mental health care for HIV-infected PWID in Vietnam. Methods We conducted 28 in-depth interviews among HIV-infected PWID (n = 16), HIV and MMT (methadone maintenance treatment) providers (n = 8), and health officials (n = 4) in Hanoi. We explored participants’ perceptions of mental health disorders, and barriers and facilitators to seeking and receiving mental health care. Results HIV-infected PWID were perceived by both PWID, HIV/MMT providers, and health officials to be vulnerable to mental health problems and to have great need for mental health care. Perceived social, physical, and economical barriers included stigma towards HIV, injection drug use, and mental illnesses; lack of awareness around mental health issues; lack of human resources, facilities and information on mental health services; and limited affordability of mental health services. Social support from family and healthcare providers was a perceived facilitator of mental health care. Conclusions Interventions should raise self-awareness of HIV-infected PWID about common mental health problems; address social, physical, economic barriers to seeking mental health services; and increase social support for patients.


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