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E-Poster

African Americans and the African Diaspora

Session: Afrocentric Norms and Substance Use Behaviors among Black Young Adults

Afrocentric Norms and Substance Use Behaviors Among Black Young Adults

Friday, October 25, 2024
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Poster 1B
This study investigates how adherence to Afrocentric norms, internalized negative stereotypes, and Afrocentric self-regard relate to substance use attitudes in young adults (18-29). Findings include a positive association between internalized negative stereotypes and substance use attitudes, while adherence to Afrocentric norms and self-regard are expected to have an inverse association.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will analyze recent data indicating an increase in substance use-related deaths among Black Americans, recognizing the urgency of studying factors associated with prevention.
  2. Participants will explore the historical perspective provided by Black cultural theorists, understanding the significance of Afrocentric norms as potential buffers against maladaptive behaviors in Black Americans.
  3. Participants will assess the gender differences identified in the study, particularly between Black men and women, recognizing variations in substance use attitudes and behaviors.