Exploring how racial microaggressions affect cannabis use in Black adults
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Racial/Ethnic Microaggressions and Cannabis Use among Black Adults
This study is looking at how everyday experiences of racial and ethnic microaggressions affect cannabis use among Black adults, aiming to understand how feelings like anxiety and depression from these experiences might influence their cannabis habits over three weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10851852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of racial and ethnic microaggressions on cannabis use among Black adults. By using a time sampling methodology over 21 days, the study will track participants' experiences with microaggressions and their subsequent cannabis use and motivations. The goal is to understand how negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, triggered by microaggressions, may influence cannabis-related behaviors. Participants will include Black adults who regularly use cannabis, providing insights into the relationship between discrimination and substance use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults aged 21 and older who regularly use cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or do not identify as Black may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for cannabis use among Black adults facing racial discrimination.
How similar studies have performed: While research on cannabis use and discrimination exists, the specific focus on microaggressions and their temporal relationship with cannabis use is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buckner, Julia D — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Buckner, Julia D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.