Exposure to gangs in low-income urban communities and substance use among Hispanic youth

A third of Hispanic youth live below the poverty line, making them vulnerable for exposure to gangs, substances, and violence, all of which have been associated with substance use. The aim of the present study was to test the link between these variables, using a multiple mediation model. Results su...

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Published in:Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse 2020-04, Vol.19 (2), p.190-207
Main Authors: Bermea, Autumn M., Lardier, David T., van Eeden-Moorefield, Brad, Garcia-Reid, Pauline, Reid, Robert J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent alcohol use
adolescent drug use
Adolescents
Aggression
Alcohol use
culturally responsive prevention
Drug use
Exposure
Gangs
Income
Low income areas
Low income groups
Poverty
Prevention
Substance abuse
Substance use
Urban areas
Violence
violence exposure
Vulnerability
Youth
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Summary:A third of Hispanic youth live below the poverty line, making them vulnerable for exposure to gangs, substances, and violence, all of which have been associated with substance use. The aim of the present study was to test the link between these variables, using a multiple mediation model. Results suggest that the relationship between gang exposure and adolescent substance use was mediated by both access to substances and exposure to violence. Findings provide insight into how gang exposure impacts outcomes for low-income youth. Implications for prevention and policy are discussed.
ISSN:1533-2640
1533-2659
DOI:10.1080/15332640.2018.1489749