Path Model Research Articles

The relationship between organizational commitment, commitment to supervisor and servant leadership

The purpose of this study is to empirically establish which effects the facets of servant leadership have on the facets of commitment to supervisor and which effect the facets of commitment to supervisor have on the facets of organizational commitment. To this end, we conducted a survey with 1,756 participants, who roughly represent the German workforce by gender and age, to measure organizational commitment, commitment to supervisor and servant leadership. To test the relationship between the facets of the examined constructs, we analyzed our data using partial least squares path modeling. Our results indicate that commitment to supervisor serves as a relevant, but not the only, antecedent of organizational commitment. Furthermore, our results indicate that affective and normative commitment to supervisor is relatively strongly affected by the servant leadership facets empowerment and stewardship, relatively moderately by forgiveness, authenticity and humility, and relatively weakly by standing back and accountability. Organizations are advised to prioritize the afore-mentioned facets of servant leadership in a corresponding order when selecting and developing managers as servant leaders. The results and findings of our study provide rather comprehensive insights in the complex relationships of organizational commitment, commitment to supervisor and servant leadership, which can serve as a basis for further research and assist the managerial practice.

Authentic Behavior and Job Satisfaction among Child Welfare Caseworkers.

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between authentic behavior and job satisfaction among child welfare caseworkers in Pennsylvania. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to validate the domains of the Authentic Behavior Scale (balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized morality) and Job Satisfaction Scale, and the results provided consistent support for the factorial structure of the scales across child welfare caseworkers. The findings of this study revealed a positive correlation between authentic behavior and job satisfaction. To further explore this relationship, a path model was developed that included the elements of authentic behavior, job satisfaction, and demographic variables. The results indicated an association between the type of agency and internalized morality, impacting job satisfaction. Private workers showed a higher level of authentic behavior compared with public workers, with authentic behavior associated with greater job satisfaction. The findings suggest that authentic behavior can play a crucial role in social work practice and warrants considerable attention.

Continuous Purchase Intention of Organic Personal Care Products: Evidence from India

This study was undertaken to understand the antecedents of continuous purchase intention (CPI) of organic personal care products (OPCPs). It draws on the theory of planned behavior and the stimulus–organism–response theory to build an integrative conceptual framework. Most past studies have been conducted in developed countries, where the organic products market is more evolved. Partial least squares path modeling was used to examine various relationships among a sample of 1,378 consumers in India who buy only OPCPs. Product knowledge (PK) is the strongest influencer of attitude which has a high impact on satisfaction which in turn affects CPI positively. PK has greater significance in developing countries which have a higher share of counterfeit and unbranded products. While many studies have been conducted on CPI of organic food, there are only a few on OPCP. Among these, studies on the CPI of OPCP in developing countries are scarce.

Does adult attachment mediate the relationship between primary emotion traits and eating disorder symptoms?

Primary emotion traits and attachment patterns, have been linked to various mental disorders. This study aims to shed more light on the less studied relationship with eating disorder (ED) symptoms. A total of 921 non-clinical subjects (69.9% females) were assessed for primary emotions traits (B-ANPS-GL), attachment insecurity (ECR-RD8), and eating disorder pathology (EDE-Q8). A theoretically derived model was evaluated by means of a path analysis with attachment anxiety as assumed mediator variable. Global problematic eating behavior showed negative correlations with the positive emotions PLAY, CARE, and LUST (r = -0.10 to -0.24), positive correlations with the negative primary emotions ANGER, FEAR, and SADNESS (r = 0.12-0.27), as well as with attachment anxiety (r = 0.22, all p < 0.01). Path analyses revealed direct effects between eating behavior pathology with LUST (β = -0.07 to -0.15) and FEAR (β = 0.12-0.19; all p < 0.05). The association of SADNESS and Weight (β = 0.05) and Shape Concern (β = 0.06, p < 0.001) was fully mediated by attachment anxiety. Overall, the path model explained 17% of the variance for attachment anxiety and 6% of the Restraint, 13% for Eating, 10% for Weight and 14% for Shape Concern Subscales. The findings shed light on the multifactorial relationship between affective traits, attachment security, and eating disorder pathology. In line with previous research, the results emphasize the role of attachment and affective functioning in ED symptoms.

The determinants of Vietnam’s outward foreign direct investment: the push factors approach

In the context of integration, in addition to increasing foreign capital inflows, Vietnamese enterprises are becoming more and more interested in outward foreign direct investment activities. This research expands the Investment Development Path model to assess the influence of some macroeconomic factors (GNI per capita, the proportion of expenditure on science and technology, FDI flows, USD to VND exchange rate, total import-export turnover) on Vietnam's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) flows. Using the 32-year dataset (1989-2020), the regression results depict that the proportion of expenditure on science and technology, the amount of FDI, GNI per capita had a positive impact on the capital OFDI of Vietnam. However, the growth rate of total import-export turnover harmed OFDI flows in the same period. Meanwhile, the difference variable of exchange rate USD to VND in the multiple regression model was not statistically significant. Based on regression model results combined with qualitative studies, the authors propose some policy implications to promote OFDI flows of Vietnam in the near future.

Long-term cotton stubble return and subsoiling improve soil organic carbon by changing the stability and organic carbon of soil aggregates in coastal saline fields

Cotton stubble return and subsoiling significantly enhanced soil fertility and cotton yield in coastal saline soils. Despite these benefits, the mechanisms influencing soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration remain poorly understood. To address this gap, a comprehensive ten-year study was undertaken, focusing on the effects of stubble management (either removal or return) and tillage (either non-subsoiling or subsoiling) on the physicochemical properties of both topsoil (0–20 cm) and subsoil (20–40 cm) layers, as well as on cotton yield. The objectives were to (i) quantify interannual variability (2013–2022), stubble return, and subsoiling on the soil physicochemical properties of the topsoil (0–20 cm) and subsoil (20–40 cm) and cotton yield and (ii) elucidate the mechanism by which these agricultural practices affect SOC sequestration. Findings from this decade-long investigation indicated that ten consecutive years of cotton stubble return and subsoiling at three-year intervals significantly ameliorated soil conditions by reducing the salt content, pH, and the proportion of silt plus clay, while increasing macro-aggregates, mean weight diameter (MWD), aggregates organic carbon (AOC) across various particle sizes, SOC, total nitrogen (TN) in both soil layers, and ultimately, the cotton lint yield. Interestingly, the effect of stubble return on micro-aggregates varied between the two soil layers, leading to a reduction in micro-aggregates by 11.16% in the topsoil, in contrast to a 5.7% increase in the subsoil, when compared to conditions where stubble was removed. The partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM) indicated that the enhancements in MWD attributable to stubble return and subsoiling were primarily due to significant reductions in soil pH and salt content in both layers, which in turn fostered an increase in AOC, ultimately contributing to higher SOC levels. However, the pathways through which AOC influenced SOC varied significantly between the topsoil and subsoil, with stubble return and subsoiling increasing SOC through an increase in the macro-AOC in the topsoil, and micro-AOC in the subsoil. In summary, long-term cotton stubble return and subsoiling significantly optimize the aggregate particle size distribution and enhance the carbon sequestration potential in coastal saline cotton fields.

Variations in soil enzyme stoichiometry and microbial nutrient limitations in Camellia oleifera plantations with different ages

The alteration of stand age instigates modifications in soil properties and microbial communities. Understanding the impacts of stand age on soil enzyme stoichiometry and microbial nutrient limitations in Camellia oleifera plantation is crucial for nutrient management. Taking C. oleifera plantation across four age groups (<10 a, 15-25 a, 30-50 a, >60 a) in a subtropical red soil region as test objects, we examined the response of soil enzyme stoichiometry and microbial nutrient limitations to change in stand age and analyzed the pathways for such responses. The results showed that, compared to that of stand age <10 a, enzyme C:N in the 15-25 a was increased and enzyme N:P was significantly reduced. Microbial biomass carbon (MBC), microbial biomass nitrogen (MBN), and microbial biomass phosphorus (MBP) exhibited a trend of initially decreasing and then increasing with stand age. MBN and MBN:MBP were significantly higher in the <10 a compared to that in the 30-50 a. MBC:MBN was significantly higher in the 30-50 a and >60 a compared to the <10 a and 15-25 a. Results of redundancy analysis revealed that soil nutrients, microbial biomass and their stoichiometry explained 92.4% of the variations in enzyme stoichiometry. Partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM) results demonstrated that soil organic carbon (SOC) had a positive effect on microbial C limitation; MBN, MBN:MBP, MBC:MBP, SOC, and total nitrogen had a nega-tive overall effect on microbial P limitation, whereas soil C:N had a positive overall effect on microbial P limitation. There was a significant positive correlation between microbial C and P limitations. With increasing stand age, microbial nutrient limitation shifted from N and P limitation (<10 a) to C and P limitation (15-25 a, 30-50 a, >60 a).

HIV Stigma, Sexual Identity Stigma and Online Coping Strategy of Gay, Bisexual and Queer People Living with HIV: A Moderated Mediation Study.

Living with HIV/AIDS is more difficult for gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) people as they face stigma on both the disease and sexuality, which puts significant stress on coping with stressors, and online platforms have become an alternative coping channel. This study investigated the use of online coping strategies in moderating the HIV stigma mediated by sexual identity stigma on mental health in Malaysia. 123 GBQ people living with HIV between the ages of 20 and 39 participated in the study, responding to the HIV Stigma - Short Form Scale, adapted China MSM Stigma Scale, Online Coping Inventory, and DASS-21. Results were analyzed using OLS, and logistic regression path modeling showed a statistically significant indirect effect of sexual identity stigma mediating HIV stigma on depressive (ab = 0.1362), anxiety (ab = 0.1259), and stress (ab = 0.1636) levels. Problem-focused online coping strategy was found to moderate the indirect association between HIV stigma and depression levels via sexual identity stigma at low (β = 0.2110, SE = 0.0741, p<.05) and moderate levels (β = 0.1168, SE = 0.0465, p<.05). The findings demonstrated the compounding link between HIV and sexual identity stigmas on mental health and how online coping strategies can be used as a helpful coping resource to manage depressive symptoms for this community and mental health practitioners. These findings can be beneficial to generate a better understanding of how double stigmas play a role in mental health and the types of online coping strategies adopted to process the stressors for GBQ individuals living with HIV in Malaysia.

Baseline protective behavioral strategy use predicts more moderate transdermal alcohol concentration dynamics and fewer negative consequences of drinking in young adults' natural settings.

Test whether frequent protective behavioral strategies (PBS) users report (a) fewer alcohol-related consequences and (b) less risky alcohol intoxication dynamics (measured via transdermal alcohol concentration [TAC] sensor "features") in daily life. Two hundred twenty-two frequently heavy-drinking young adults (Mage = 22.3 years) wore TAC sensors for 6 consecutive days. TAC features peak (maximum TAC), rise rate (speed of TAC increase), and area under the curve (AUC) were derived for each day. Negative alcohol-related consequences were measured in the morning after each self-reported drinking day. Past-year PBS use was measured at baseline. Young adults reporting more frequent baseline PBS use showed (a) fewer alcohol-related consequences and (b) lower intoxication dynamics on average (less AUC, lower peaks, and slower rise rates). Limiting/stopping and manner of drinking PBS showed the same pattern of findings as the total score. Serious harm reduction PBS predicted fewer negative alcohol-related consequences, but not TAC features. Multilevel path models showed that TAC features peak and rise rate partially explained associations between PBS (total, limiting/stopping, and manner of drinking) and consequences. Independent contributions of PBS subscales were small and nonsignificant, suggesting that total PBS use was a more important predictor of risk/protection than the specific types of PBS used. Young adults using more total PBS may experience fewer alcohol-related consequences during real-world drinking episodes in part through less risky intoxication dynamics (TAC features). Future research measuring PBS at the daily level is needed to formally test TAC features as day-level mechanisms of protection from acute alcohol-related consequences. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Effect of microbial inoculation on nitrogen transformation, nitrogen functional genes, and bacterial community during cotton straw composting

The effects of microbial agents on nitrogen (N) conversion during cotton straw composting remains unclear. In this study, inoculation increased the germination index and total nitrogen (TN) by 24–29 % and 7–10 g/kg, respectively. Inoculation enhanced the abundance of nifH, glnA, and amoA and reduced that of major denitrification genes (nirK, narG, and nirS). Inoculation not only produced high differences in the assembly process and strong community replacement but also weakened environmental constraints. Partial least squares path modelling demonstrated that enzyme activity and bacterial community were the main driving factors influencing TN. In addition, network analysis and the random forest model showed distinct changing patterns of bacterial communities after inoculation and identified keystone microorganisms in maintaining network complexity and synergy, as well as system function to promote nitrogen preservation. Findings provide a novel perspective on high-quality resource recovery of agricultural waste.

Performance Analysis of Inclusive Learning Support System and Adaptive Curriculum Development on Academic Success and Independence of Students with Disabilities in Central Java

This study investigates the performance of inclusive learning support systems and adaptive curriculum development on the academic success and independence of students with disabilities in Central Java, Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was employed, with data collected from 125 participants representing students, teachers, parents, and educational professionals involved in inclusive education programs. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) path modeling was utilized to analyze the data. The measurement model demonstrated strong reliability and validity, while the structural model revealed significant positive relationships between inclusive education strategies, academic success, and independence of students. Discriminant validity was established, and the estimated model demonstrated acceptable fit and predictive relevance. Regression results further supported the positive impact of inclusive learning support systems and adaptive curriculum development on the academic success and independence of students. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of inclusive education practices in promoting positive outcomes for students with disabilities and underscore the need for continued efforts to enhance the inclusivity and effectiveness of educational programs in Central Java.

Somatoform Symptoms and Functional Impairments During Middle Childhood

Abstract: Theoretical Background: Studies have shown that attachment is associated with somatoform symptoms in childhood, yet factors that mediate the association need to be explored. Objective: To examine emotion regulation strategies as a mediator between insecure attachment dimensions and somatoform symptoms and symptom-related impairments in quality of life (QoL). Method: A total of 221 fourth-grade school children in Germany completed the SOMS-KJ, FEEL-KJ, and ECR-RC. Results: In the path model, attachment-related anxiety was positively associated with social support seeking and emotional expression, while attachment-related avoidance was negatively associated with these, yet positively associated with emotional suppression. Both emotional suppression and social support seeking were positively associated with somatoform symptoms and symptom-related impaired QoL. Discussion and Conclusion: Differential pathways exist from insecure attachment dimensions to increased somatoform symptoms, indicating that children require specialized emotion competence training.

Modified SANISAND‐F model for simple shear path

AbstractSimple shear behavior of sand is representative in geotechnical engineering with potential failure occurred along a thin shear zone. The strength and deformation of sand under simple shear are accompanied with principal stress rotation (PSR). This study proposes a modified SANISAND‐F model to capture the simple shear behavior of sand with PSR. A new plastic flow rule along with a kinematic hardening modulus is proposed to consider the evolution of the PSR and intermediate stress ratio. The developed model, with thirteen parameters, can reasonably the capture the stress‐strain and PSR of sand under simple shear.

A path model analysis of preform students’ factors and comprehension strategies on cognitive learning outcomes associated with text comprehension

IntroductionThe ability to understand text is influenced by various factors, including the learner’s cognitive abilities and previous experiences. This study examined the correlation between two pre-existing learner characteristics, three comprehension strategies used while reading, and two cognitive outcomes related to text comprehension.MethodsThe study involved 109 undergraduate Biology students, who were instructed to perform think-aloud exercises while reading biology texts and complete post-reading tests. The participants typed out their thoughts about the text when prompted. Their verbal protocols were coded and analyzed.ResultsStatistically significant correlations were only observed between prior knowledge, presage skill, recall, and comprehension. The direct relationships between prior knowledge and cognitive strategies were not significant, and the relationship between participants’ presage skills and the comprehension strategies they employed while reading was not significant.DiscussionThe study revealed that prior knowledge had a more significant impact on cognitive learning outcomes than the students’ prior cognitive skills and the comprehension strategies they employed while reading. Additionally, the participant’s performance on the learning outcomes was influenced by at least one of the comprehension strategies and their prior knowledge.

The impact of fear of cancer recurrence on the quality of life of breast cancer patients: A longitudinal study of the mediation effect of cortisol and hope

ObjectiveThis longitudinal study sought to explore the impact of cortisol and hope levels on Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) and Quality of Life (QOL) in a cohort of 552 breast cancer patients from three centers in Wuhan City. MethodA longitudinal study involving 552 breast cancer patients from three centers in Wuhan City utilized Chinese versions of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), the Herth Hope Index (HHI), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) scale. Cortisol levels were measured thrice daily, and data was collected longitudinally three times. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 and Mplus 8.3, employing a longitudinal path model constructed via the cross-lagged method. ResultsThe results showed there were significant correlations between FCR, cortisol levels, and QOL at different time points. A significant mediating model was found with outcomes related to hope levels. Specifically, FCR predicted a decrease in hope levels (β = −0.163, p < 0.001), which in turn led to a decrease in overall QOL (β = −0.078, p < 0.001), with a mediation effect accounting for 10.34%. Although there were correlations between FCR, cortisol levels, and QOL at different time points, further analysis revealed that cortisol levels did not exhibit a mediating effect between the two (95% confidence interval: −0.002 to 0.001). ConclusionThis study demonstrated there were significant correlations among FCR, QOL, and hope levels. Considering hope as a crucial mediator between FCR and QOL, potential intervention strategies for optimizing the QOL of breast cancer patients are proposed.

Inversion Tillage Combined with Organic Fertilizer Application Increased Maize Yield via Improving Soil Pore Structure and Enzymatic Activity in Haplic Chernozem

Inversion tillage and organic fertilizer application can break the plow pan and improve soil quality. However, the effects of combining these practices on the soil microbial resource limitation and maize yield in Haplic Chernozem are unclear. In this research, a field experiment was established in 2018, and soil samples were collected in 2021 in Longjiang County in Northeast China, which is a Haplic Chernozem region. Four treatments comprising conventional tillage (T15), conventional tillage with organic fertilizer (T15+M), inversion tillage (T35), and inversion tillage with organic fertilizer (T35+M) were randomly arranged with four replications. Compared with T15 and T15+M treatments, soil bulk density significantly decreased by 11.1–16.3% in the 15–35 cm layer under T35 and T35+M treatments, accompanied by the improvement in soil pore structure (e.g., soil porosity, circularity, and Euler number). T15+M treatment significantly increased soil organic carbon and soil nutrient contents by 11.1–16.3% and 3.9–24.5% in the 0–15 cm layer compared with other treatments. However, soil organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus content, microbial biomass, and enzymatic activities reached the maximum values in the 0–35 cm layer under T35+M treatment. In addition, T35+M treatment had the highest maize yield and sustainable yield index. Extracellular enzymatic stoichiometry suggested that soil microorganisms are generally co-limited by carbon and phosphorus in Haplic Chernozem. However, T35+M treatment significantly reduced soil microbial resource limitation, which was one important factor impacting maize yield and sustainability. Random-forest and partial least-squares path modeling showed that T35+M treatment could reduce soil microbial resource limitation and increase the stability and sustainability of the maize yield by improving soil available nutrients, microbial biomass, and pore structure. Therefore, the incorporation of inversion tillage and organic fertilizer is a suitable soil management practice in view of increasing soil quality and crop yields in a Haplic Chernozem region.

Quantitative effects of anthropogenic and natural factors on the spatial distribution of heavy metals and bacterial communities in sediments of the Pearl River Delta

Heavy metal (HM) contamination of aquatic ecosystems has increasingly posed threats to ecological balance and health. Analysis of sediments to determine water pollution sources is widely reported, while quantitative research about the effects of environmental factors on the distribution of HMs and relevant microbial communities is limited. Here, we investigated 6 kinds of HM pollution characteristics (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn) of the Pearl River Delta (PRD) by collecting surface sediment samples around the main stream and estuary and explored the influencing factors with a geographical detector method (GDM). The shifts in the corresponding microbial community was further analyzed, and the influence mechanism was clearly elucidated using partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM). Results showed that (i) most HM contents of the sediments greatly exceeded the local background values, wherein, Cd had the highest pollution level; (ii) temperature was considered the dominant natural factor of HM distribution, except for Pb, with an influence degree of 0.68–0.97; (iii) industrial activity is an significant anthropogenic factor for HM distribution, and the electroplating industry was the main source for Cr, Cu and Zn; (iv) the network analysis revealed that As, Cu and Cr were enriched in some HM-tolerant bacteria (mainly Chloroflexi, Acidobacteriota and Proteobacteria), while heavy Cd pollution induced a reduction in sensitive bacterial taxa; (v) PLS-PM demonstrated that human activities largely affect bacterial communities by causing HM pollution. This study could provide guidance for better management of HM pollution control practices, such as specific industrial governance and layout optimization.

Assessing the drivers of grassland ground-dwelling arthropod community composition: Integrating landscape-scale farming intensity and local environmental conditions

Grasslands are essential habitats for preserving arthropod communities in agricultural landscapes. The environmental state of grassland, their farming practices, and land cover heterogeneity in landscape around grassland are three factors that influence ground-dwelling grassland arthropod communities. However, the impact of the intensity of farming practices at the landscape scale has not yet been fully explored. In this study, (i) we studied complex relationships between environmental variables that describe the local conditions (i.e., grassland environmental state and farming practices) and land cover heterogeneity (i.e., land cover and landscape-wide intensity) of our study area in north-east France; and (ii) estimated the relative effect weight of landscape-wide intensity compared to other local and landscape variables on arthropod communities. We identified 14 taxonomic families, with Lycosidae, Carabidae and Staphylinidae as the families most represented in communities. We have highlighted a positive correlation between the different variables of landscape-wide intensity, as well as a positive correlation between sampled grassland intensity and the quantity of grassland in the landscape. Using Partial Least Squares Path Modelling (PLS-PM) analysis, we observed a positive effect of landscape-wide intensity on arthropod abundance-activity in grassland, indicating a potential concentration effect in the grasslands surrounded by an intensive landscape. Also, we have shown that the effect of landscape-wide intensity was at least as strong as that of other local and landscape variables. Our study is one of the first to consider land cover and farming practices simultaneously at the landscape scale. We demonstrate the importance of considering farming practices at the landscape scale to explain the state of ground-dwelling arthropod communities, and the need to take them into account when designing landscapes that are favourable to biodiversity. We argue that further studies are needed to explain the mechanisms involved in the relationship between arthropod communities and farming practices at the landscape scale.

Enhanced selective delayless subband algorithm independent of primary disturbance configuration for multi-channel active noise control system in vehicles

The selective delayless subband structure stands out as a promising algorithmic choice for the multi-channel active control of vehicle interior noise, particularly in the context of road noise. This type of algorithm reduces the eigenvalue spread of the autocorrelation matrix of the signal by decomposing the signal into subbands, and the desired subbands are activated selectively, thus achieving a significant performance improvement while consuming less computational resources compared with the traditional fullband algorithms. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of the subband algorithm appears to be closely tied to the configuration of the primary disturbance signal. In cases where the primary disturbance signal encompasses both broadband and tonal components, the performance advantage of the subband algorithm becomes constrained. In this paper, we conduct a thorough comparative analysis of two extensively employed subband algorithms, namely the Morgan and the Milani methods, through simulations employing data obtained from a multi-channel active noise control (ANC) headrest system. The results indicate that the Morgan method outperforms the Milani method when configured optimally. Subsequently, we propose an enhanced version of the subband algorithm based on the Morgan method. The enhanced algorithm incorporates an additional sinusoidal noise canceller (SNC) subsystem and a narrowband active noise control (NANC) subsystem based on local secondary path modeling to address tonal components, while the selective subband structure is employed for controlling broadband components. In addition, the computational complexity of the algorithm is analyzed. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is validated through numerous simulations and the ANC tests conducted on an actual vehicle utilizing the multi-channel ANC headrest system. The performance of the proposed algorithm surpasses that of traditional selective subband and fullband algorithms, and balanced binaural noise reduction is achieved.

Perceived discrimination and youth vaping: The role of intersectional identities

IntroductionElectronic cigarettes (also termed e-cigarette or vapes) often contain nicotine, an addictive psychoactive substance, which can have harmful effects during adolescence. Frequent experiences of discrimination are one risk factor shown to increase susceptibility to tobacco use, especially for individuals that identify as a social minority. Applying Intersectionality Theory, this research examined the relationship between youth experiences of discrimination and vape use at the intersection of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation. MethodCross-sectional survey data from 4747 youth (ages 12–17) that participated in the 2022 Teens, Nicotine, and Tobacco Project (TNT) online survey were used to evaluate the impact of discrimination on vape use for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or queer/questioning (LGBQ+) youth of color. ResultsMultivariable regression analyses showed that identifying as both a sexual and racial/ethnic minority was a risk factor for experiencing discrimination. Frequent discrimination and reporting discrimination due to sexual orientation was associated with a greater likelihood of ever and current vaping. Path models supported that discrimination mediated the relationship between intersectional identity and vape use. LGBQ+ youth of color reported more frequent discrimination, which was associated with a greater likelihood of ever/current vape use. ConclusionsIntersectionality Theory aids in understanding how discrimination can exacerbate tobacco-related disparities for youth with multiple minority identities. Findings corroborate the importance of measuring discrimination in public health surveys. Effective tobacco interventions could incorporate strategies to cope with discrimination-related stress.