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The Relation of Race/Ethnic-Matching to the Engagement, Retention, and Treatment Outcomes of Adolescent Substance Users

Weekes, Jerren C., M.A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1307321945

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2011, MA, University of Cincinnati, Arts and Sciences: Psychology.
This study examined the relation of race/ethnic-matching (i.e., matching therapist and client based on self-reported race/ethnicity [REM]) to the treatment outcomes of 471 Hispanic, African American, and White adolescents in substance abuse treatment. Additionally, exploratory analyses were conducted to examine family functioning as a moderator variable between racial/ethnic match and treatment outcomes. Logistic and multiple regression analyses revealed that REM, alone, did not significantly predict the treatment outcomes of the African American and White adolescents. However, REM predicted an increase in the externalizing behaviors (e.g., non-compliance, aggression, hyperactivity) and substance use of Hispanic adolescents 12 months post baseline assessment. Family functioning moderated the relationship between REM and treatment engagement for African American adolescents. As family functioning worsened, African American adolescents who were matched had a higher likelihood of treatment engagement. Implications for substance abuse treatment with ethnic minority adolescents and future race/ethnic-matching research are provided.
Ann Kathleen Hoard Burlew, PhD (Committee Chair)
Farrah Jacquez, PhD (Committee Member)
Bridgette Peteet, PhD (Committee Member)
42 p.
Psychology
substance abuse; adolescent; ethnicity; treatment engagement; race matching; ethnic matching

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  • Weekes, M.A., J. C. (2011). The Relation of Race/Ethnic-Matching to the Engagement, Retention, and Treatment Outcomes of Adolescent Substance Users [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1307321945

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Weekes, M.A., Jerren. The Relation of Race/Ethnic-Matching to the Engagement, Retention, and Treatment Outcomes of Adolescent Substance Users. 2011. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1307321945.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Weekes, M.A., Jerren. "The Relation of Race/Ethnic-Matching to the Engagement, Retention, and Treatment Outcomes of Adolescent Substance Users." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1307321945

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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