The Most Critical Unresolved Issues Associated with Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Substance Use

Overview

Journal Subst Use Misuse

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Date 2012 Jan 6

PMID 22217334

Citations 10

Authors

Jennifer B Unger

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Abstract

This paper discusses the limitations of previous research on race, ethnicity, culture, and substance use. The study offers the following recommendations for future research in this area: (1) move beyond simple comparisons of mutually exclusive groups, (2) focus on the meaning of an ethnic label to the individual, (3) consider the complex interactions between an individual's cultural identity and the cultural context, (4) understand and acknowledge the researcher's inherent biases, and (5) translate research findings into practice and policy change.

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