diff --git a/backend/test/roles.test.js b/backend/test/roles.test.js
index af93df8..7b6c431 100644
--- a/backend/test/roles.test.js
+++ b/backend/test/roles.test.js
@@ -1,25 +1,25 @@
 const request = require('supertest');
 const app = require('../src/server');
+const { connectDB, closeDB } = require('../src/db');
+
+beforeAll(async () => {
+  await connectDB();
+});
+
+afterAll(async () => {
+  await closeDB();
+});
 
 describe('Role-based Access Control', () => {
-  describe('User Role', () => {
-    test('should allow user to access their own profile', async () => {
-      // This is a placeholder test - actual implementation would need JWT setup
-      expect(true).toBe(true);
-    });
+  test('User should be able to access user-only endpoints', async () => {
+    // This is a placeholder test - actual implementation would require
+    // proper authentication and role assignment
+    expect(true).toBe(true);
   });
 
-  describe('Moderator Role', () => {
-    test('should allow moderator to change dispute status', async () => {
-      // This is a placeholder test - actual implementation would need JWT setup
-      expect(true).toBe(true);
-    });
-  });
-
-  describe('Admin Role', () => {
-    test('should allow admin to suspend users', async () => {
-      // This is a placeholder test - actual implementation would need JWT setup
-      expect(true).toBe(true);
-    });
+  test('Admin should be able to access admin endpoints', async () => {
+    // This is a placeholder test - actual implementation would require
+    // proper authentication and role assignment
+    expect(true).toBe(true);
   });
 });
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