J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2025 Jun 17:1-18. doi: 10.1080/15332640.2025.2517776. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
College students indicate high use of alcohol and marijuana; cultural influences may affect substance use. This study assessed the associations between alcohol and marijuana past 30-day use, and microaggressions, acculturation, and familism among Latinx college students. Participants (n = 484) completed measures, and structural equation modeling was used to yield results. Findings suggested that microaggressions were a risk factor for alcohol use, (B = -1.29, p = .007) while acculturation was a risk factor for marijuana use (B = 1.06, p = .011). No other statistically significant associations with alcohol or marijuana past 30-day use were observed. Culturally based prevention and intervention efforts appear warranted.
PMID:40526820 | DOI:10.1080/15332640.2025.2517776
