The Role of Familismo and Acculturation as Moderators of the Association Between Family Conflict and Substance Abuse on Latino Adult Males
Journal Title: Public Health – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The significant research gap on Latino adults who completed substance abuse treatment (SAT) impacts the provision of substance use prevention and treatment for this population. Given the need for culturally-appropriate SAT for Latinos, research that examines the role of cultural constructs and acculturation in relation to substance use behavior is warranted. Objective: Based on the social control theory, the purpose of the present study is to examine the role of Familismo and acculturation on the association between history of family conflict and years of substance abuse on Latino males in recovery form substance use disorders. Methods: A total of 117 Latino male participants (Mage=37, 54% non-US born with a mean length of stay of 19 years in the US) who completed SAT from facilities located in the metropolitan area of Chicago completed self-report measures. A multiple moderation model using the PROCESS macro was employed to examine the moderating effect of Familismo on the association between history of family conflict and years of substance abuse at different levels of acculturation (i.e., cultural orientation). Generational status (i.e., immigrant, US born) and age are used as covariates. Results: Results from the multiple moderation analysis show a significant three-way interaction (family conflict x Familismo x acculturation), indicating that participants with Latino and bicultural orientation who endorse average to high levels of Familismo have fewer years of substance abuse compared to those with US mainstream culture orientation and low Familismo. Dicussion: Findings illustrate the need for SAT that assesses for family.
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Roberto Lopez-Tamayo
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