Research Objectives
We are looking at:
- How Black/African American young adults respond to different social interactions that may elicit stress?
- Under what circumstances do Black/African American young adults consume alcohol and/or use cannabis (marijuana)?
- What resilience factors do Black/African American young adults leverage to protect against every day and racial stress?
- What prevents Black/African American young adults from engaging in alcohol and cannabis use?
- How do young adults think about the use of virtual reality in health research?
Research and Community Impact
Results from the BAR Study will demonstrate the causal effects and mechanisms by which daily and racial stressors on substance use among Black/African American young adults. We will learn about what individual and community resilience factors are most effective in promoting health and preventing problems associated with alcohol and cannabis use.
Information from the BAR Study will help individuals, families, health professionals, employers and educators, and policymakers gain practical knowledge in ways to promote Black resilience and health.
To Participate
- Our research activities take place in Seattle, WA and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. We are recruiting for Community Advisory Board members in both locations. Community Advisory Board members are part of our team and receive $50/hour for your input and involvement.
- In Seattle? Please complete the Community Advisory Board Interest Form!
- We are now recruiting research participants in Seattle, WA and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX!
The study is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (1R01DA058626). Funders have no role in study design, and data collection and analysis. Study procedures are approved by the University of Washington’s Institutional Review Board.