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Sexual Minority Women And Alcohol: Intersections Between Drinking, Relational Contexts, Stress, And Coping, M. Condit, K. Kitaji, Laurie A. Drabble, K. Trocki
Sexual Minority Women And Alcohol: Intersections Between Drinking, Relational Contexts, Stress, And Coping, M. Condit, K. Kitaji, Laurie A. Drabble, K. Trocki
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Few studies explore sexual-minority women's experiences and perceptions of alcohol. Qualitative interviews were conducted with six sexual-minority women who reported having sought help for alcohol problems in the past and six who did not. Themes emerged in two broad areas: (1) stressors that contributed to heavy or problem drinking and (2) factors that enhanced coping and reduced both stress and problem use. Alcohol use across groups was framed in terms of social context (e.g., bar patronage), stress management, and addiction. The findings of the study underscore the importance of considering the role of alcohol in managing stress as well as …
Risk And Protective Factors Contributing To Depressive Symptoms In Vietnamese American College Students, Meekyung Han, Mary Lee
Risk And Protective Factors Contributing To Depressive Symptoms In Vietnamese American College Students, Meekyung Han, Mary Lee
Faculty Publications
With the demographic shifts the United States faces, understanding the contributing factors to mental well-being among minority college students is crucial. This study examines the roles of parental and peer attachment, intergenerational conflict, and perceived racial discrimination on depressive symptoms while also analyzing the mediational role of sense of coherence (SOC) on depressive symptoms in Vietnamese American college students. Results from 134 Vietnamese American students surveyed showed that higher levels of parental and peer attachment predicted lower depressive symptoms; SOC partially mediated the effect of parental attachment on depressive symptoms; and SOC played a full mediational role via perceived racial …