Associations Between Adolescents' Exposure to Online Racism and Substance Use.

IF 9.2 1区医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI:10.1016/j.jaac.2025.01.018

Courtney B Dunn, Jasmine N Coleman, Phillip N Smith, Krista R Mehari

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Abstract

With recent increases in adolescents' use of the Internet and social media, exposure to online racism and race-based violence has emerged as a critical public health concern. Recent studies have found that 45% to 94% of adolescents report exposure to online racism,^1,2 which includes being a direct target of race-based discrimination or being exposed to others' experiences of racism (ie, vicarious exposure³). Exposure to online racism among adolescents is associated with greater symptoms of depression and anxiety and lower academic self-efficacy.⁴ Theory and prior research indicates that Black adolescents in particular experience higher levels of distress and mental health symptoms from exposure to anti-Black racism compared with White adolescents.^1,5 Although prior research has found that exposure to racism is associated with substance use,⁶ gaps persist in the literature regarding the associations between online racism and substance use in adolescents.

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Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

21.00

自引率

1.50%

发文量

1383

审稿时长

53 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) is dedicated to advancing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through the publication of original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical significance. Our primary focus is on the mental health of children, adolescents, and families. We welcome unpublished manuscripts that explore various perspectives, ranging from genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, and psychopathological research, to cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and other psychotherapeutic investigations. We also encourage submissions that delve into parent-child, interpersonal, and family research, as well as clinical and empirical studies conducted in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and school-based settings. In addition to publishing research, we aim to promote the well-being of children and families by featuring scholarly papers on topics such as health policy, legislation, advocacy, culture, society, and service provision in relation to mental health. At JAACAP, we strive to foster collaboration and dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers in order to enhance our understanding and approach to child and adolescent mental health.