The Influence of Ethnic-Racial Identity and Discrimination on Mental Health Treatment Attitudes among College Students
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| Title: | The Influence of Ethnic-Racial Identity and Discrimination on Mental Health Treatment Attitudes among College Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Linda Oshin (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(8):2954-2962. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Ethnic Groups, Racial Identification, Racism, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Health Services, Counseling, Diversity, Student Attitudes, Public Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Racial Differences, Racial Discrimination |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure, Brief Symptom Inventory |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2145894 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: While understanding racial/ethnic disparities in mental health services use is a growing priority in colleges and universities, little is known the attitudes that may contribute to these disparities. Methods: This study investigates the relationship between clinic diversity, ethnic-racial identity, discrimination, and treatment attitudes. College students n = 250 (Asian 21%, Black 11%, Latinx 23%, and White 45%) participated in an online experimental task rating hypothetical clinic websites that varied by clinician diversity and completed a series of self-report questionnaires. Results: Clinician diversity did not influence treatment attitudes, but discrimination and ethnic-racial identity were significantly related to treatment attitudes. Additionally, the relationship between public regard and treatment attitudes was moderated by race/ethnicity. Conclusions: By focusing on treatment attitudes rather than behaviors, this study addresses potential areas of intervention to address racial/ethnic disparities in college mental health. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1448254 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: While understanding racial/ethnic disparities in mental health services use is a growing priority in colleges and universities, little is known the attitudes that may contribute to these disparities. Methods: This study investigates the relationship between clinic diversity, ethnic-racial identity, discrimination, and treatment attitudes. College students n = 250 (Asian 21%, Black 11%, Latinx 23%, and White 45%) participated in an online experimental task rating hypothetical clinic websites that varied by clinician diversity and completed a series of self-report questionnaires. Results: Clinician diversity did not influence treatment attitudes, but discrimination and ethnic-racial identity were significantly related to treatment attitudes. Additionally, the relationship between public regard and treatment attitudes was moderated by race/ethnicity. Conclusions: By focusing on treatment attitudes rather than behaviors, this study addresses potential areas of intervention to address racial/ethnic disparities in college mental health. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2145894 |
