University of Maryland-College Park · PsychologyCenter for Minority Stress Research
Ethan H Mereish · College Park, Maryland
Research Focus
Ethan H Mereish's lab at the University of Maryland focuses on understanding the complex relationship between minority stress and substance use among sexual minority adolescents of color. They investigate how discrimination and structural oppression influence alcohol and drug use over time, aiming to uncover protective factors that could help mitigate these risks. This research seeks to enhance prevention and treatment strategies for these vulnerable populations.
minority stressalcohol usesubstance misusesexual minoritiesadolescents of colorstructural oppressionhealth disparitiesintervention strategieslongitudinal studiesdaily diary methods
Research Aims
3AIM 01Analyze the impact of minority stress on alcohol use over 2.5 years in sexual minority adolescents of color.
AIM 02Examine daily associations between stress and alcohol cravings through diary methods.
AIM 03Identify protective factors that reduce the impact of structural oppression on substance use.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionstatistical analysisqualitative research methodspsychological assessmentlongitudinal data analysisdiary study methodologysurvey developmentliterature reviewfocus group facilitationcommunity engagement
Output against the department
Publications130bottom 43% of dept.168th of 296
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Citations3.8kbottom 35% of dept.191st of 296
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