Examining Cultural Identification and Alcohol Use Among American Indian and Caucasian College Students.

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  • Author(s): Martell L; McDonald JD; Barragan B; Ziegler S; Williams V
  • Source:
    American Indian and Alaska native mental health research (Online) [Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res] 2020; Vol. 27 (2), pp. 23-36.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100970957 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1533-7731 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15337731 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: [Denver, Colo.] : National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research,
    • Subject Terms:
      Culture* ; Social Identification*; Alcohol Drinking in College/*psychology ; White People/*psychology ; American Indian or Alaska Native/*psychology; Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Midwestern United States ; White People/statistics & numerical data ; Young Adult ; American Indian or Alaska Native/statistics & numerical data
    • Abstract:
      Previous research consistently concludes American Indians (AI) demonstrate higher levels of alcohol use than Caucasians (CA); however, recent research suggests AIs may be drinking at similar or lower rates than CAs. Little research has examined cultural identification as a contributing factor to alcohol use. This study sought to examine cultural identification and its relationship to alcohol use between AI and CA college students. Participants consisted of 56 AI and 87 CA college students who selfreported on past 6-month alcohol consumption and how they culturally identified per the Orthogonal Theory of Biculturalism. CAs reported a significantly higher average daily alcohol consumption than AIs who identified as Marginal, Traditional, and Assimilated. This research represents a compelling anecdotal and empirical socio-cultural paradigm shift from the "AIs drink more" mindset among college students. Further, understanding the relationship between cultural identification and alcohol use enhances assessment, diagnostic, and intervention efforts for both AIs and CAs.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20201130 Date Completed: 20210830 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      10.5820/aian.2702.2020.23
    • Accession Number:
      33253407