Racial Discrimination, Racial Microaggressions, and Strength of Ethnic Identity Predict Alcohol Abuse in Bipoc Individuals

Poster Session V

Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: We examined relationships between strength of ethnic identity, racial microaggressions and discrimination, and alcohol abuse among 264 BIPOC adults. Microaggressions and discrimination predicted alcohol abuse. Strength of ethnic identity served as a protective factor for some groups. Results suggest alcohol abuse serves as a coping mechanism for discrimination experiences.

• Broceny Brown (Presenting Author)
• Nermina Malkic (Author)
• Kristine Jacquin (Author)