You have to drink with a little bit of shame”

Alcohol and other drug use among young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds in Melbourne, Australia

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15414747
AutoresCaitlin H Douglas (0000-0003-1810-8434, Burnet Institute, autor correspondente), Katharina Block (0000-0003-0560-4148, The University of Melbourne), Donya Eghrari (0000-0002-4707-8249, The University of Melbourne), Danielle Horyniak (0000-0002-5996-6040, Burnet Institute), Margaret Hellard (0000-0002-5055-3266, Burnet Institute), Megan S C Lim (0000-0003-3136-6761, The University of Melbourne)
Ano2022
Volume23
Fascículo2
Páginas340-364
Data de publicação2022-06-25
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1533-2640 • E-ISSN: 1533-2659
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15332640.2022.2091703
PMID35758222
OpenAlexW4283513395
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas5
Referências citadas66

Migrant and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in alcohol and other drug (AOD) research. This qualitative study explored AOD use among young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds in Melbourne, Australia. We conducted one focus group and 16 interviews and thematically analyzed data drawing on the social-ecological model of health. Theme one showed AOD use was considered a "normal" part of youth identity, particularly for participants who had grown up with peer groups in Australia. Theme two highlighted participant's sense of responsibility to meet expectations and make informed decisions about AOD use to protect themselves and their friends. Theme three highlighted participant's risk of experiencing AOD-related stigma through negative stereotypes and fear of consequences within families and communities, particularly among female participants. Participants' perceptions and experiences differed by individual factors, interpersonal relationships, AOD accessibility across settings and broader gender, cultural and religious norms. Interventions developed with young people from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds are needed to target the social-ecological factors underpinning AOD use, particularly stigma

Ethnic group · Focus group · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Shame · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Gender Studies · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes