Associations between microaggressions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use among Black young adults: findings from a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This pilot study, which was designed to inform mobile health intervention development, assessed the frequency of various microaggressions and explored associations among microaggressions, alcohol use, depression, and anxiety in Black young adults.

Methods

Ninety-two Black adults (mean age = 22.2 [SD = 1.9]) who regularly consume alcohol were recruited through social media to complete a survey on microaggressions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use. Microaggression frequencies were calculated and a Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test was used to model interrelationships among microaggressions, depression, and anxiety with respect to binge drinking.

Results

Past-30-day microaggression experiences were reported by 82.6% of participants. Stratified analyses signaled

SUBMITTER: Cavazos-Rehg PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852343 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature