Psychology ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 7-30-2024

Abstract

Muslim Americans are underrepresented in the addictions literature. This mixed methods study sought to examine the frequency of substance use, and identify risk/protective factors of at-risk substance use. Young adults (N = 289; Mage = 22.68, SD = 3.42; 50.9% male) from around the U.S. who identified as Muslim American or from a Muslim background completed a survey. Given that several measures had not been validated with Muslim American samples, open-ended questions were included at the end of those measures. Findings revealed low rates of lifetime substance use in the current sample, preventing any quantitative analyses surrounding risk and protective factors. Given that a large proportion of the sample endorsed elevated mental health concerns, we explored risk and protective factors of mental health using structural equation models. This work furthers the understanding of Muslim American young adult substance use and provides information on mental health problems experienced by this population.


Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Margo Hurlocker, Ph.D.

Second Committee Member

Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D.

Third Committee Member

Jessica Goodkind, Ph.D.

Language

English

Keywords

Muslim American, Mental Health, Substance Use, Mixed Methods

Document Type

Thesis

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