Examining the differential effects of latent impulsivity factors on substance use outcomes in African American men.

ABSTRACT: African Americans have elevated substance use-related problems during adulthood despite initiating use later than individuals of other racial/ethnic backgrounds. The present study first validated the structure of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and then examined impulsivity as a prospective risk factor for future alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use, as well as generalized substance problems, in African American men. Data were drawn from the African-American Men's Project, which recruited participants (N_WAVE-1 = 504; Mean age_WAVE-1 = 20.7; N_WAVE-3 = 379; Mean age_WAVE-3 = 23.6) from rural counties of Georgia. Participants responded to an adapted version of the UPPS-P at Wave 1. Confirmatory factor analyses determined that a 5-factor model of imp

SUBMITTER: Bertin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8009033 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature