NIH R01 · 2024
PROJECT SUMMARY Loneliness is a psychological state arising from a discrepancy between perceived and desired social connection. It is a significant risk factor for health concerns, including problematic alcohol use. Crucially, Latinx individuals in the US experience greater loneliness than non-Latinx White individuals, and those who drink engage in more problematic alcohol use. However, the initial precursors of loneliness and Latinx disparities in loneliness are not well-understood. Moreover, it is unclear if loneliness is a cause of alcohol problems, a consequence of alcohol problems, or a barrier to recovery. The objective of this application is to identify predictors of loneliness in…
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