Exploring how social acceptance affects substance use in LGBTQ+ youth

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What this research studies

This research investigates the relationship between social safety, or feelings of acceptance, and the risk of substance use among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth. It aims to understand how experiences of discrimination and minority stress contribute to substance use behaviors in this population. By identifying protective factors that enhance social safety, the study seeks to inform the development of targeted interventions and policies that can help reduce substance use risk among SGM youth. The research will involve data collection and analysis to explore these dynamics in depth.

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Where this research is happening

• Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Haik, Amanda — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Haik, Amanda

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About this research

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