Predicting attitudes toward substance use in a black community: implications for prevention

This study identified those demographic and sociocultural factors that best predict the attitudes of black adults toward substance use. Data were collected by survey research methods from a probability sample of 411 black adults who resided in an urban community. The study found that racial consciou...

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Published inCommunity mental health journal Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 42
Main Authors Gary, L E, Berry, G L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1985
Subjects
African Americans - psychology
Attitude
Cultural Characteristics
Humans
Social Adjustment
Social Environment
Social Perception
Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
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Summary:This study identified those demographic and sociocultural factors that best predict the attitudes of black adults toward substance use. Data were collected by survey research methods from a probability sample of 411 black adults who resided in an urban community. The study found that racial consciousness was the best predictor of substance use attitudes and that gender, age, church involvement, and marital status were other significant predictors.
ISSN:0010-3853
DOI:10.1007/BF00754705